Berwick Bank Offshore Windfarm

Offshore renewables could play a big role in tackling the climate crisis and building a clean, green industry in Scotland. But it must be developed in harmony with nature. The proposed site for Berwick Bank windfarm is off the East Lothian and Fife coast, in an area which is vital for globally important colonies of seabirds. This development threatens to kill tens of thousands of seabirds during it's lifetime. It’s simply the wrong place for an offshore wind farm. Support our campaign to stop Berwick Bank here.

The Impact

Already more than half of Scotland’s seabird species are in decline, and in recent years some populations have been hit hard by avian flu. The projected impact of Berwick Bank threatens to further fuel declines.

Over the lifetime of the project Berwick Bank is projected to kill tens of thousands of seabirds. In addition to this many will be displaced, forced to forage elsewhere. Documents published by the Scottish Government alongside their consent for Berwick Bank highlight some of the most concerning projected mortalities.

Birds killed per year (upper value):

261
Gannets / year
2808
Common Guillemots / year
815
Kittiwakes / year
66
Puffins / year
154
Razorbills / year

What next?

On 1 August 2025 the Scottish Government consented Berwick Bank windfarm. However, that consent is conditional on the developer, SSE, producing a “Seabird Compensation Plan”. We do not consider it possible to compensate effectively for the sheer scale of impact that Berwick Bank is expected to have. We calling on the Scottish Government to recognise that compensation for Berwick Bank is neither plausible not appropriate, and to ensure that the project does not progress. Instead, the Scottish Government should focus its support on the many offshore windfarm proposals that are coming forward in less environmentally sensitive areas. These could generate clean, green electricity in harmony with nature.

What can you do?

Oppositions to Berwick Bank are growing. Our last petition “Cancel Berwick Bank” gathered 12,850 signatories. Community groups have also rallied our call, organising local actions along the East Lothian coast. With a new Scottish Parliament settling in Holyrood, we have an important opportunity to speak out for seabirds and urge MSPs to adopt a clear position in opposition to this devastating plan.

Tell your MSPs to oppose Berwick Bank
The Scottish Parliament has just been filled with new MSPs, and we need to make sure they get the message fast. Scotland’s seabird colonies must not be sacrificed for Berwick Bank offshore windfarm – let’s get behind clean, green nature-friendly windfarms instead! With a new Scottish Government settling in, we have an important opportunity to build fresh opposition to Berwick Bank windfarm. Together we can make sure this is top of their agenda, and that they adopt a clear position in opposition to this destructive development from the outset.
Get Involved!

Our campaigns

On 16 February 2026, we welcomed representatives from RSPB Scotland, the National Trust for Scotland and local community members for an evening focused on the campaign. Speakers shared insights into the Berwick Bank windfarm proposal and plans for the future of the campaign. You can view the slides here and read the summary highlights here.

On the 6th of March 2026 we delivered a petition with over 12,500 signatures to SSE offices, signalling the huge amount of public support for this development to be cancelled.

On 26th of May 2026 we opened a new e-action following the Scottish Parliament Election. This action sends an email to all of your newly elected MSPs, urging them to oppose Berwick Bank and get behind nature-friendly wind farms instead.

Further information

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