An application for a wind farm and battery storage facility on land west of New Cumnock, East Ayrshire has been granted consent by Scottish Ministers.

An Innovative community council group is continuing its impressive local benefit work after receiving major funding from a nearby onshore wind farm.

Originated by Brockwell Energy in 2016 as a means of stimulating restoration of the derelict former mining site, North Kyle should also help fund regeneration in the communities surrounding the complex.