The Meilketon site is distant from major settlements and benefits from having high average wind speeds of around 9 metres per second. Its situation in a topographical ‘bowl’ surrounded by hills will minimise its visual impact.

Status:    
Burcote Wind is currently consulting with the community on the proposals for Meikleton.

Location: 
Aberdeenshire, 7.5km (4.7 miles) from Huntly and 7km (4.3 miles) from Keith, Moray

Number of homes powered:    11,000 – about 15% of all households in Aberdeenshire