Westray Development Trust was set up to address de-population on the island and now Westray is a thriving island community, with the largest number of residents in Orkney’s north isles.
Westray Community Turbine
This was the UK’s first completely community-owned turbine, with no private shareholders. It was erected in 2009 and profits from the energy generated are used by Westray Development Trust to fund projects which benefit the local community.