Does windfarms harm tourism?
There is no evidence to suggest that windfarms have a negative effect on tourism. In fact, the opposite is often found to be the case and many developers are asked to provide a visitor centre, viewing platforms and rights of way to their sites. A MORI poll in Scotland carried out in 2002 showed that 80% of tourists would be interested in visiting a windfarm. The UK’s first commercial windfarm at Delabole received 350,000 visitors in the first ten years. The turbine at Swaffham in Norfolk enjoys 10,000 visitors a year. ScottishPower Renewables have opened a visitor centre and environmental education facility at our operational Whitelee Windfarm, just south of Glasgow. To learn more about this facility including directions and opening times please click here.
