ScottishPower Renewables’ offshore windfarm team joined island residents and visitors in celebrating the Islay, Jura & Colonsay Agricultural Show.

This was the team’s second year attending and sponsoring the event which saw over 1,000 attendees. Around 300 visitors visited the SPR stand for face painting, VR experiences and to learn more about our MachairWind progress.

MachairWind Project Director Kiera Wilson said: "It was brilliant to be back on the island for the Islay, Jura & Colonsay Agricultural Show and our thanks to everyone who took the time to stop by the MachairWind stand in the newly-named ‘energy corner’ and have a chat with the team. 

"This year’s show really highlighted how much more awareness there is of our project among local people, which was great to see and shows that our visits and presence at events like this are making a positive difference. We also loved getting the chance to introduce MachairWind to a new audience too and look forward to continuing to build awareness and knowledge of the project and what’s happening among islanders and local businesses over the coming weeks and months. We’re currently finalising the next phase of our community engagement programme and we’ll share news on this soon, but be assured – we will be back!"