Scots turbine plan unveiled

Scottish Power has unveiled plans to build the UK's biggest windfarm - generating enough electricity to power 150,000 homes - on moors 16km south of Glasgow.

The £150m, 140-turbine project could be advertised within the next 18 months creating £12m of construction contracts. But success depends on the outcome of consultations with local councils South Lanarkshire, East Renfrewshire and East Ayrshire and planning approval from the Scottish Executive.

Hurdles to be overcome include Glasgow Airport's use of air space above the area for stacking.