Aberarder and Corriegarth Local Fund
Funding for communities near Strathnairn and Stratherrick & Foyers
Value: Expected value of £1,050,000
Status: This fund will be developed in partnership with local communities
About the Aberarder and Corriegarth Local Fund
The Aberarder Wind Farm Connection will connect Aberarder Wind Farm to Dunmaglass, securing power for generations with a robust new overhead line.
The Corriegarth Wind Farm Connection will facilitate the connection of Corriegarth 2 Wind Farm, which will be located next to the existing operational Corriegarth Wind Farm.
The Aberarder and Corriegarth Local Fund will be developed in partnership with the communities closest to the project sites in Strathnairn and Stratherrick & Foyers.
Funding will be available when the main construction begins.
Who the fund is for
The local fund is aimed specifically at communities close to the project infrastructure, including the community council areas of:
- Strathnairn
- Stratherrick & Foyers
Fund value
The current total lifetime value of this local fund is £1.05 million.
The fund value is calculated in line with UK Government guidance , and is made up of community benefit funding associated with the infrastructure of the following projects:
- Aberarder Wind Farm Substation – Existing Dunmaglass 132kV Overhead Line
- Aberarder Wind Farm Substation
- Corriegarth 2 Wind Farm Substation
In addition to this local fund, communities can also apply to our Regional Fund , which supports larger‑scale, strategic community projects across the north of Scotland.
Learn more about our approach to funding
Designed in collaboration with communities
It’s important to us that this fund reflects what matters most to the people it will benefit.
We will be launching our community engagement activity in May 2026. We would welcome thoughts and views from all community members who live and work throughout Strathnairn, Stratherrick and Foyers, and the surrounding area, particularly those situated close to the infrastructure.
The aims of this community engagement activity will be to define:
- The area of benefit for the fund (where funding should be available)
- The priorities for the fund (what matters most to your community and how the money should be used)
- The structure of the fund (duration and level of funding available for community projects)
To gather your views, we will be hosting several in‑person and online sessions. Details will be available on this website in advance of the consultation.
If you have any questions, please email us at community.benefit@sse.com.
Our commitment to communities
We’re committed to working with communities to ensure benefits are shared fairly and deliver real, meaningful outcomes.
Through this fund, we want to support projects that strengthen communities now and leave a positive legacy for the future.
Stay informed
We will keep this page updated as the fund develops, and you will be able to apply for funding here when applications open.
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