Members of the public are being invited to share their views on early-stage proposals for a new onshore wind farm planned for a site located approximately four kilometres to the south of the village of Moniaive and just under 20 kilometres north west of Dumfries.

Glenkens & District Trust, alongside Glenkens Community & Arts Trust and Glenkens & District Community Action Plan Steering Group, has joined organisations across Scotland in submitting an open letter in support of Scotland's good practice on community benefits.

As wind farms, pylons and battery sites multiply across Scotland, rural communities say the green energy rush is leaving them sidelined. Scottish Beacon readers tell us about the impact on landscapes, livelihoods and trust – and what they think needs to change.

From island wind farms to grassroots energy ownership, The Power Shift is a bold new collaborative investigation into how communities across the country are navigating the promise, pitfalls, and politics of renewables.

Vattenfall’s Spring 2025 newsletter for South West Scotland is now available.

New Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway — The CatStrand Arts Centre, a hub for creativity and community in New Galloway, has reached a major sustainability milestone, transitioning its heating system entirely to renewable energy sources.

Community buildings across the Glenkens have made significant strides in improving energy efficiency and reducing their carbon footprint over the last few years.

A group of S6 pupils from across Dumfries and Galloway were at Vattenfall’s new South Kyle Wind Farm last month to learn more about wind turbine design and opportunities in the green economy.