Golticlay

Golticlay Wind Farm received planning consent in 2021 for 19 turbines at 130m. However, turbine technology evolved considerably since the initial application was submitted (back in 2016) and the decision was made to submit a variation to the original application for a redesigned layout. 

In October 2023, RWE submitted a variation to the Energy Consents Unit (ECU). Key changes included the reduction of the number of turbines to 13, increasing the maximum tip height of the turbines from 130 metres (m) to a maximum of 200 m and the increase of the operational period from 25 to 35 years.

In December 2024 RWE received final planning consent from the Scottish Government. The consented layout was for 13 turbines at 180m.

Status: In Construction

RWE are initially building out 11 of the 13 consent turbines. In July 2025 we began wind farm construction on this first phase of construction. A second phase to build out the remaining two turbines is anticipated at a later date.  

RWE appointed two main contractors to undertake the construction of the project.  Farrans, a leading civil engineering contractor, is responsible for managing the construction operations and is committed to working with local subcontractors to maximise RWE’s investment locally. Farrans are currently working with local contractor Alan Gow Groundworks. The firm employs locally with around 25 people working to construct the wind farm. 

RWE has also partnered with the Nordex Group to manufacture and supply 11 of its Delta4000 series N149/5.7 turbines, which will be delivered to the nearby port of Wick.

Turbine components delivery is expected to commence in spring 2026. Further information will be disseminated to local residents regarding delivery schedule.

Our upgrade works on the C1053 are now complete and RWE would like to extend a thank you to all local residents and wider road users for your patience whilst we undertook this work.

There is ongoing work on the A99 junction at the C1053 which will enable turbine component delivery.

* The picture above is an example from Bowbeat Onshore Wind Farm *