The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment (PFBE) facilitated workshops where work was mainly focussed on the onshore development that will be necessary in North Highland to enable and support wave, tidal and offshore wind power. These sectors have been identified as priorites for the Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership, of which the Highland Council is a key member.

Workshops were held at the Castle of Mey in August 2010 and February 2011 and a wide range of people and organisations were invited. PFBE produced a short Report which gives a record of the issues and key locations discussed at the workshops and gives recommendations. Following on from these recommendations, The Highland Council has published a 10-point Action Plan which it is developing with key partners, to help plan for the growth of the marine renewable energy industry in North Highland.

The Report can be accessed –>> here

The 10 point Action Plan can be accessed–>> here