GIANT’S BURN WIND FARM
VIEWPOINTS
31 March - 21 April 2025
Viewpoints Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV)
Six visualisations from local viewpoints have been provided to demonstrate how the proposed wind farm could look based on the current proposal of up to 7 turbines up to 200m to blade tip height. These illustrations provide a good representation of the current plans from several local viewpoints.*
We have discussed with Argyll & Bute and Inverclyde Councils and NatureScot. As the proposed turbines are over 150m and will require aviation lighting, night time viewpoints have also been discussed.
At this exhibition 6 visualisations from local viewpoints are available to demonstrate how the current proposal could look.
A full set of visualisations for each agreed viewpoint, which includes a baseline photo, a wireline and a photomontage of how the wind farm may look, will be provided as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) submitted as part of the application for the wind farm.
* These visualisations are based on photographs taken recently. For the EIAR, photographs will be taken during clear weather conditions as per requirements.
The ZTV illustrates the theoretical visibility of the Proposed Development, based on what is referred to as a “bare earth” model. It does not include the screening effect of ground cover features, such as woodland, vegetation and buildings, which can reduce the extent of actual visibility of wind turbines from some locations.
Viewpoints Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV)
The screened ZTV takes into account topography, woodlands and buildings. As not all localised features are taken into account i.e. hedgerows, or individual trees, the actual extent of visibility on the ground will be less than that suggested on the plan.
Viewpoint 1: Lazaretto Point
CURRENT VIEW
Photo showing current view.
Viewpoint 01: Lazaretto Point Ardnadam
Figure:
Viewpoint 1: Lazaretto Point
Wireframe showing current proposed layout.
Based on current proposal of 7 turbines @ up to 200m to blade tip height.
Viewpoint
Figure:
Viewpoint 1: Lazaretto Point
PREVIOUS LAYOUT
Photomontage showing previous proposed layout.
Based on previous proposal of 9 @ 200m to blade tip height.
Viewpoint 01: Lazare�o Point Ardnadam
Figure 1c: Previous Layout
Viewpoint 1: Lazaretto Point
CURRENT LAYOUT
Photomontage showing current proposed layout.
Based on current proposal of seven turbines: six turbines with a maximum blade tip height of up to 200 metres and one turbine with a maximum tip height of 180 metres.
Figure 1c: Previous Layout
Figure: 1d: Current Layout
Viewpoint 2: Dunoon Ardenslate Road
CURRENT VIEW
Photo showing current view.
Viewpoint 02: Dunoon Ardenslate Road
Inverchaolain
Viewpoint
Figure: 2
Inverchaolain
Viewpoint 2: Dunoon Ardenslate Road
Wireframe showing current proposed layout.
Based on current proposal of 7 turbines @ up to 200m to blade tip height.
Viewpoint 02: Dunoon Ardenslate Road
Figure:
Viewpoint 2: Dunoon Ardenslate Road
PREVIOUS LAYOUT
Viewpoint 02: Dunoon Ardenslate Road
Figure 2c: Previous Layout
Viewpoint 2: Dunoon Ardenslate Road
CURRENT LAYOUT
Figure 2c: Previous Layout
Figure: 2d: Current Layout
Viewpoint 3: Dunoon Castle
CURRENT VIEW
Photo showing current view. Viewpoint
Dunoon Castle
Inverchaolain
Inverchaolain
Viewpoint 3: Dunoon Castle
Wireframe showing current proposed layout.
Based on current proposal of 7 turbines @ up to 200m to blade tip height.
Viewpoint
Dunoon Castle
Figure:
Viewpoint 3: Dunoon Castle
Photomontage showing previous proposed layout.
Based on previous proposal of 9 @ 200m to blade tip height.
Viewpoint
Dunoon Castle
Figure 3c: Previous Layout
Viewpoint 3: Dunoon Castle
Photomontage showing current proposed layout.
Based on current proposal of seven turbines: six turbines with a maximum blade tip height of up to 200 metres and one turbine with a maximum tip height of 180 metres.
Figure 3c: Previous Layout
Figure: 3d: Current Layout
Viewpoint 4: Strone Pier
CURRENT VIEW
Photo showing current view.
Viewpoint
Strone Pier
Inverchaolain
Figure:
Inverchaolain
Viewpoint 4: Strone Pier
Wireframe showing current proposed layout.
Based on current proposal of 7 turbines @ up to 200m to blade tip height.
Viewpoint
Strone Pier
Figure:
Viewpoint 4: Strone Pier
Photomontage showing previous proposed layout.
Based on previous proposal of 9 @ 200m to blade tip height.
Viewpoint 04: Strone Pier
Figure 4c: Previous Layout
Viewpoint 4: Strone Pier
Photomontage showing current proposed layout.
Based on current proposal of seven turbines: six turbines with a maximum blade tip height of up to 200 metres and one turbine with a maximum tip height of 180 metres.
Figure 4c: Previous Layout
Figure: 4d: Current Layout
Viewpoint 9: Kilcreggan
CURRENT VIEW
Photo showing current view.
Viewpoint 9: Kilcreggan
Wireframe showing current proposed layout.
Based on current proposal of 7 turbines @ up to 200m to blade tip height.
Figure:
Viewpoint 9: Kilcreggan
Viewpoint 09: Kilcreggan
Figure 5c: Previous Layout
Viewpoint 9: Kilcreggan
Photomontage showing current proposed layout.
Based on current proposal of seven turbines: six turbines with a maximum blade tip height of up to 200 metres and one turbine with a maximum tip height of 180 metres.
Figure 5c: Previous Layout
Figure: 5d: Current Layout
Viewpoint 14: McInroy’s Point Gourock
CURRENT VIEW
Photo showing current view.
Viewpoint 14: McInroy’s Point Gourock
Figure:
Inverchaolain
Viewpoint 14: McInroy’s Point Gourock
Wireframe showing current proposed layout. Based on current proposal of 7 turbines @ up to 200m to blade tip height.
Viewpoint 14: McInroy’s Point Gourock
Figure: 6
Viewpoint 14: McInroy’s Point Gourock
Viewpoint 14: McInroy’s Point Gourock
Figure 6c: Previous Layout
Viewpoint 14: McInroy’s Point Gourock
Photomontage showing current proposed layout.
Based on current proposal of seven turbines: six turbines with a maximum blade tip height of up to 200 metres and one turbine with a maximum tip height of 180 metres.
Figure: 6d: Current Layout
Figure 6c: Previous Layout