MachairWind is a proposed offshore windfarm located northwest of Islay and west of Colonsay, with a generating capacity of around 2 Gigawatts. We are currently undertaking a six-week public consultation focused on the windfarm development area. The other parts of the project (the export cable corridor and onshore infrastructure) are being consented separately, and consultation will follow on these at a later date. This map provides a visual representation of the proposed windfarm development area from various coastal viewpoints. As the visual impact must be assessed based on the worst-case layout, this map shows a layout comprising the tallest turbines (91 turbines with a maximum blade tip height of 335m, in addition to 2 offshore substation platforms). You may notice viewpoints 18 (Scarba) and 24 (Staffa) are not shown in photomontage drop down menu. These viewpoints were created as wireline drawings. They are available to view at our public drop-in events, or they can be sent via email upon request. We hope you will find this interactive map useful and encourage you to view the rest of the virtual consultation room to find out more about the project. You can share your views by attending in person or virtual events, completing our online or printed feedback form, or by writing to us via email or letter, find out more by clicking this link: Public Consultation - ScottishPower Renewables If you have any trouble navigating this map, or if you have questions about the project, please get in touch:machairwind@scottishpower.com
Portal Navigation
The information below is intended to assist with navigating the 3D Portal, however there is an Interactive Portal User Guide, which you can access by clicking here
The Map
In order to view the photomontages and navigate the portal, please start by clicking on any of the cameras on the adjacent map. They are situated next to their relevant viewpoints to allow access to areas of interest.
Should you prefer to view the satellite map, this can be done by clicking the ‘Satellite’ tab at the top right-hand corner of the map.
Once you have clicked on a photomontage, if you want to return to the full map at any point, please click on the project map icon situated down the left-hand side of the map – it is a location pin icon on top of a grid.
Viewpoint Map
Once you click on the camera icon to show a photomontage, you will be presented with two tabs across the top middle of the screen, ‘Existing’ and ‘Proposed’
If you click on the existing tab, it will show you the area as it currently stands.
If you click on the ‘proposed’ tab, it will show you the proposed windfarm. As the visual impact must be assessed based on the worst-case layout, this map shows a layout comprising the tallest turbines (91 turbines with a maximum blade tip height of 335m, in addition to 2 offshore substation platforms).
