Muirhall Energy has started construction on its 46-megawatt (MW) Priestgill Wind Farm, located northeast of Abington in South Lanarkshire, the company said on Monday. The seven-turbine project, which received planning consent in 2020, is expected to generate enough renewable electricity to power more than 44,000 homes once operational.
The company entered the site in September, supported by civil engineering contractor RJ McLeod and Powersystems UK, which is responsible for grid connection works. Priestgill is scheduled to begin generating electricity in late 2026.
Muirhall Energy said the project would deliver an annual community benefit fund worth about £218,000 over the wind farm’s lifetime, along with an initial investment fund for local groups during construction.
Sarah McIntosh, managing director at Muirhall Energy, described the project as a major milestone for the firm. “The construction of Priestgill Wind Farm is an important milestone for Muirhall Energy and reinforces our commitment to developing projects that help to meet the UK’s long-term energy needs,” she said. “Reaching this point has taken more than ten years of hard work from our team and has involved overcoming significant challenges along the way.”
Scottish parliament member Màiri McAllan, who represents Clydesdale, said the project highlights the importance of the national supply chain in advancing renewable energy. “This project is set to be a shining example of how Scotland’s supply chain plays a central role in driving onshore wind development,” McAllan said.
UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks said the initiative aligns with the government’s clean power goals. “That’s why we need to build more onshore wind projects such as Priestgill Wind Farm, which are vital in delivering our 2030 clean power mission, ending our reliance on volatile fossil fuels and powering communities with well-paid skilled jobs,” he said.
RJ McLeod director Jamie Corser said the firm aims to maximise local benefits during construction. “As a local contractor that has worked in Scotland for over 70 years, our focus throughout the construction will be on providing opportunities to Scottish businesses wherever possible,” he said.
Powersystems project director Jonathan Stock added that the company would prioritise community engagement. “Our ‘good neighbour’ ethos means we actively engage with the communities where we work — supporting local employment, creating opportunities for suppliers, and helping to ensure the project delivers lasting social and economic value,” he said.
Once completed, the Priestgill Wind Farm will contribute to Scotland’s renewable energy capacity and form part of broader efforts to meet the UK’s 2030 clean power targets.
