Shetland wind farm to go ahead after court overturns legal challenge

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Viking Energy welcomes confirmation original approval for 457MW wind farm did not infringe European Birds Directive

A 103 turbine wind farm in Shetland looks set to go ahead after the highest Scottish court backed ministers' approval for the project. The future of the 457MW Viking Energy project had looked in doubt...

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