Building Briefs - November 24th
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- Vattenfall proposes new wind energy project in Argyllshire
Vattenfall is in the early stages of exploring the development of a wind farm at Musdale in Argyllshire.
The project is around 9km south east of Oban and will consist of up to 26 turbines with a blade tip height of up to 200m.
The project team are keen to start discussing their plans with the local community and will be hosting an online exhibition from December 8 at www.vattenfall.co.uk/musdale. It will provide further information on the project and initiate a two-month consultation period for people to learn more about the proposal and provide feedback.
As part of the event, Vattenfall will be offering one-to-one calls throughout the consultation period, enabling people to engage directly with the project team and discuss any questions that they may have at this stage. A newsletter will also be sent to local households in advance of the exhibition in order to help raise awareness of the project and upcoming consultation.
- Funding boost for £3m indoor climbing centre in Inverness
Plans for a new £3 million indoor climbing sports complex at Inverness Marina has won £200,000 funding.
Plans for the new facility, called The Ledge, have been on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
But now Highands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced granting £200,000 towards the charitable project.
It will form part of a new climbing performance centre and adventure sports destination being developed in the Longman area of Inverness, by The Ledge charity.
Other facilities will include a café, a high-performance gym and fitness studio, and a retail outlet.
- Hotel plan for former Fraserburgh bank
A former bank in a north east town could be transformed into a hotel if planning permission is approved.
Plans have been submitted to Aberdeenshire Council by North East Scotland Preservation Trust (NESPT) to change the use of the former Clydesdale Bank building in Fraserburgh.
The proposal is seeking permission to convert the former bank into hotel accommodation linked in to the adjacent ongoing hotel development at 5-13 Mid Street.
If approved the three-storey B listed building would be modified to create five additional bedrooms, extra restaurant space, a reception/admin area, bar, storage areas, toilets and a customer lift.
The Clydesdale Bank closed in 2017 and the building has been vacant since.
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