How to Object

THE WINDOW FOR SUBMITTING INDIVIDUAL OBJECTIONS IS CLOSED HOWEVER YOUR CAN STILL HELP!

Hebridean Horizon is now looking ahead to the next stage: ensuring that the serious concerns surrounding MachairWind continue to be heard by Scottish Ministers, policymakers and other key decision-makers.

An objection from Argyll & Bute Council is now the single most important factor in influencing Scottish Ministers. 

You do not have to live in Argyll and Bute to have a legitimate reason to contact the Council.

Visitors are economically important to the Inner Hebrides, so explaining your connections to the islands, and that MachairWind could affect where, how often, or whether you return is particularly relevant.

Details of how and when to write to the Argyll & Bute Councillors on the PPSL are provided below.

URGENT:  Write to Argyll & Bute Council Before 14th September 2026

Argyll & Bute Council's Planning, Protective Services and Licensing (PPSL) Committee is due to meet to discuss this topic on 15th September 2026, so please ensure your letter reaches them before this deadline.

To do this, please email each Councillor individually if you can.  You don't need to write a large technical submission - a short personal email is likely to be more effective, for example you may wish to:

  1. State that you support and trust the objections raised by Iona Community Council, Colonsay Community Council and Islay Community Council as Statutory Consultees.
  2. Ask the Councillor to read the objections of the Statutory Consultees in full before the PPSL meeting.
  3. Ask the Councillor to ensure that the evidence from the Community Council objections is fully considered before Argyll & Bute Council reaches its recommendation.
  4. Ask the Councillor to support an objection at the PPSL meeting on 15th September.

Please ensure you provide your full name and address and your connection to the islands (resident, visitor etc) on your email.

More help on on what to write can be found in our recent blog article(opens in new tab).

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Sign the MachairWind Petition

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Other Ways to Help

Write to your MP:

 

Write to the Scottish Government Ministers responsible for energy policy & decisions:

 

Help us spread the word...

We're working hard to ensure that everyone who could be affected by the proposed MachairWind offshore wind farm has access to clear, independently researched information, together with guidance on who they can contact to express their views.

Producing information, printing materials, advertising and reaching communities across the islands, and the possibility of a judicial review in the longer term all comes at a cost. That's why we've launched a crowdfunding campaign.  Please donate here.

Every penny raised will be used to help us reach more people, share the facts, lobby politicians and if necessary take legal action.

 

If you need further information, please e-mail info@hebrideanhorizon.co.uk(opens in new tab)