Members of the Scottish parliament from across political parties gave their backing to onshore wind this week.
Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse, together with MSPs Elaine Smith (Labour), Colin Smyth (Labour), Mark Ruskell (Greens) and Liam McArthur (Lib Dems), showed support for the sector during Onshore Wind Week.
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They joined industry body Scottish Renewables and companies, such as ScottishPower Renewables, EDF Renewables, CS Wind, Locogen, Senvion and Innogy, backing onshore wind.
Onshore wind provides 67% of Scotland’s renewable electricity and employs 5800 people across the country, Scottish Renewables