Plans have been unveiled for a wind turbine scheme that would benefit an Aberdeenshire community.
North-east businessman Bill Miazek has teamed up with two neighbours to develop the plans for the four 219ft turbines at Hill of Petty, near Fyvie and Rothienorman.
They believe the scheme, which would be known as the Fyvie Community Wind Turbines, could power up to 4,000 local homes.
It could also generate up to £50,000 a year for local groups such as the church, toddlers groups, the primary school, Scouts and Guides.
Before the proposals are formally lodged with Aberdeenshire Council, a public exhibition will be held next week.
The drop-in event will be held on Thursday, October 23 from 3pm-8pm at Glebe House, Fyvie.
Mr Miazek, who owns Aberdeen Trailers, said he had been keen to build a turbine on his land at Hill of Petty for years but had decided to team up with neighbours Katherine Dawson and Tim Macdonald to benefit the community.
He said: “I feel that a lot of these turbines are done by big companies that take the profits out the area, so it would be good to get some money into the local community and fund local things. The money should do the community some good, rather than disappear.”
There are already several turbines in the area, but Mr Miazek is hopeful the public and council planners will see the merits of the scheme.
A total of 600 letters notifying locals about the public consultation have been sent out, along with a ballot on the proposals.
Mr Miazek said 30 responses had so far been received – with 20 in favour and nine against. The other response was ripped into tiny pieces in the envelope.
The businessman said he hoped the plans would be lodged with the council two or three weeks after the consultation.
During next week’s event, the public will be able to find out more about the scheme and ask any questions.