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Open consultation

Eskdalemuir seismic array: revised approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference

Applies to Scotland

Summary

Proposals for an updated approach to managing onshore wind turbine interference with the Eskdalemuir seismic array.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

Update: 127 JuneJuly 2026

In response to stakeholder feedback, we are now are extending this consultation until 17 Julyconsultation until 5 August 2026.  .

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This consultation aims to gather industry and stakeholder views on the suggested changes to the secondary legislation and planning guidance for managing the onshore wind turbine interference surrounding Eskdalemuir seismic array.

Visit the Scottish Renewables site to find the industry tool and supporting documents.

Documents

Annex 2: Eskdalemuir zoning map

Annex 3: Technical guidance process flow chart

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Published 20 March 2026
Last updated 127 JuneJuly 2026 Show all updates
  1. We are extending this consultation until 5 August 2026. We have published supplementary information which you can find in the consultation document and on the Scottish Renewables website. We have emailed stakeholders who have already submitted a response explaining how to update or add to your response. If you have not received this email by 9 July 2026, please contact onshorewind@energysecurity.gov.uk.

  2. In response to stakeholder feedback, we are now extending this consultation until 17 July 2026.

  3. Added links to additional documents (annexes 12 and 13) in the technical guidance, to allow respondents to independently recreate the 2026 algorithm.

  4. Based on feedback from stakeholders, we are extending this consultation to give people the maximum amount of time to respond in line with the government's consultation principles. The closing date for responses is 12 June 2026.

  5. First published.

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Update history

2026-07-07 17:06
We are extending this consultation until 5 August 2026. We have published supplementary information which you can find in the consultation document and on the Scottish Renewables website. We have emailed stakeholders who have already submitted a response explaining how to update or add to your response. If you have not received this email by 9 July 2026, please contact onshorewind@energysecurity.gov.uk.

2026-06-12 13:30
In response to stakeholder feedback, we are now extending this consultation until 17 July 2026.

2026-05-20 12:00
Added links to additional documents (annexes 12 and 13) in the technical guidance, to allow respondents to independently recreate the 2026 algorithm.

2026-05-14 09:28
Based on feedback from stakeholders, we are extending this consultation to give people the maximum amount of time to respond in line with the government’s consultation principles. The closing date for responses is 12 June 2026.

2026-03-20 09:00
First published.