Publication - Factsheet
Scottish 4G infill programme: progress update
Progress made on the mast sites currently in the Scottish 4G Infill programme and information about how mast sites progress to delivery.
- Published:
- 18 Feb 2019
We are pleased to report the following progress on the mast sites currently in the Scottish 4G Infill programme:
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Position on the sites map |
Site location |
Progress update |
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1. |
Pennan |
This is one of the programme's initial 16 sites. Planning permission and landowner consent are being sought. The programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site which will be required in order for the site to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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2. |
Collieston |
This is one of the programme's initial 16 sites. Planning permission is in place and landowner consent is being sought. However the programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site and for this reason, the site is currently unable to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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3. |
Garvald |
This is one of the programme's initial 16 sites. Planning permission is in place and landowner consent is being sought. However the programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site and for this reason, the site is currently unable to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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4. |
Blairmore |
This is one of the programme's initial 16 sites. Planning permission and landowner consent are being sought. Agreement with a 4G mobile network operator has been reached. Once planning permission and landowner consent are in place, we will provide an update with an indicative delivery timescale. |
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5. |
Manish |
This is one of the programme's initial 16 sites. Planning permission and landowner consent are in place. However the programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site and for this reason, the site is currently unable to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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6. |
Outertown | This is one of the programme's initial 16 sites. Planning permission and landowner consent are being sought. The programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site which will be required in order for the site to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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7. |
Ettrick |
This is one of the programme's initial 16 sites. Planning permission and landowner consent is in place, and agreement with a 4G mobile network operator has been confirmed. The mast build process is underway and deployment of 4G services is expected within the next year. |
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8. |
Bruray |
This is one of the programme's initial 16 sites. Planning permission and landowner consent are in place. However the programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site and for this reason, the site is currently unable to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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9. |
Lemreway | This is one of the programme's initial 16 sites. Planning permission and landowner consent are in place. However the programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site and for this reason, the site is currently unable to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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Strathconon Estate | This is one of the programme's initial 16 sites. Planning permission and landowner consent are in place. However the programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site and for this reason, the site is currently unable to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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11. |
Crinan |
This is one of the programme's initial 16 sites. Planning permission and landowner consent are in place. However the programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site and for this reason, the site is currently unable to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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12. |
Mains of Larg | This is one of the programme's initial 16 sites. Planning permission and landowner consent is in place, and agreement with a 4G mobile network operator has been confirmed. The mast build process is underway and deployment of 4G services is expected within the next year. |
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13. |
Tarskavaig |
This is one of the programme's initial 16 sites. Planning permission and landowner consent is in place, and agreement with a 4G mobile network operator has been confirmed. The mast build process is underway and deployment of 4G services is expected within the next year. |
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14. |
Applecross |
This is one of the programme's initial 16 sites. Planning permission and landowner consent is in place, and agreement with a 4G mobile network operator has been confirmed. The mast build process is underway and deployment of 4G services is expected within the next year. |
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15. |
Carrine |
This is one of the programme's initial 16 sites. Planning permission and landowner consent are in place. However the programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site and for this reason, the site is currently unable to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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16. |
Deanburnhaugh |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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17. |
Arnisdale |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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18. |
Stronachlachar |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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19. |
Foula | This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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20. |
Drummuir |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Planning permission is in place and landowner consent is being sought. However the programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site and for this reason, the site is currently unable to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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21. |
Bettyhill |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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22. |
Bunessan |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Planning permission is in place and landowner consent is being sought. However the programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site and for this reason, the site is currently unable to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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23. |
Garvald |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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24. |
Kinlochard |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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25. |
Mallaig |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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26. |
Traquair |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Planning permission and landowner consent are being sought. Agreement with a 4G mobile network operator has been reached. Once planning permission and landowner consent are in place, we will provide an update with an indicative delivery timescale. |
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27. |
Balmacara |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Planning permission is in place and landowner consent is being sought. However the programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site and for this reason, the site is currently unable to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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28. |
Eriskay |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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29. |
Glenbarr |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Planning permission and landowner consent is in place, and agreement with a 4G mobile network operator has been confirmed. The mast build process is underway and deployment of 4G services is expected within the next year. |
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30. |
Strathyre |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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31. |
Watten |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Planning permission is in place and landowner consent is being sought. However the programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site and for this reason, the site is currently unable to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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32. |
Ae |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Planning permission is in place and landowner consent is being sought. However the programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site and for this reason, the site is currently unable to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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33. |
Glencripsdale |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Planning permission and landowner consent are being sought. Agreement with a 4G mobile network operator has been reached. Once planning permission and landowner consent are in place, we will provide an update with an indicative delivery timescale. |
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34. |
Polbain |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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35. |
Clachan Seil |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Planning permission is in place and landowner consent is being sought. However the programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site and for this reason, the site is currently unable to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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36. |
Burray |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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37. |
Killilan |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Planning permission and landowner consent are being sought. Agreement with a 4G mobile network operator has been reached. Once planning permission and landowner consent are in place, we will provide an update with an indicative delivery timescale. |
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38. |
Kilchoman |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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39. |
Berneray Harbour |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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40. |
Chapeltown |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Planning permission and landowner consent are being sought. Agreement with a 4G mobile network operator has been reached. Once planning permission and landowner consent are in place, we will provide an update with an indicative delivery timescale. |
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41. |
Selivoe |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Planning permission and landowner consent are being sought. Agreement with a 4G mobile network operator has been reached. Once planning permission and landowner consent are in place, we will provide an update with an indicative delivery timescale. |
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42. |
Applecross Forest |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Planning permission and landowner consent are in place. However the programme has, to date, been unable to secure the interest of a 4G mobile network operator in using the site and for this reason, the site is currently unable to progress. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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43. |
Cuidrach |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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44. |
Hoy |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
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45. |
Clova |
This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities, landowners and 4G mobile network operators is now underway. At this stage, no indicative timescale for site delivery can be given. |
| 46. | Whitropefoot | This site was added to the programme in February 2019. Planning permission and landowner consent is in place, and agreement with a 4G mobile network operator has been confirmed. The mast build process is underway and deployment of 4G services is expected within the next year. |
| 47. | Ranish | This site was added to the programme in September 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities and landowners are underway. Agreement with a 4G mobile network operator has been reached. Once planning permission and landowner consent is in place, we will provide and update with indicative timescales. |
| 48. | Little Mill | This site was added to the programme in September 2019. Site search and initial discussions with planning authorities and landowners are underway. Agreement with a 4G mobile network operator has been reached. Once planning permission and landowner consent is in place, we will provide and update with indicative timescales. |
| Carrick Castle High Road | Site removed from the programme as services from EE are now available in the area. |
How mast sites progress to delivery
Building a mobile mast from initial site selection to the final switch-on is a lengthy process involving several important stages. These can be complex and take time to achieve.
When a mast site is included in the programme, WHP Telecoms Ltd – the Scottish Government’s supplier in the programme – undertakes site acquisition activity in order to achieve each of three fundamental consents to progress delivery of the mast. These are:
- agreed terms with a landowner
- achievement of planning permission from the local planning authority
- commitment from at least one mobile network operator (EE, O2, Three, Vodafone) to providing 4G mobile services from that site
WHP Telecoms Ltd. is currently involved in intensive discussions with potential landlords, planning authorities, communities and mobile network operators to achieve these three consents.
It is during this process that the exact site location will be determined – and this can differ from the indicative locations denoted by national grid references previously published by the Scottish Government.
In our programme, each of the three above consents must be in place before any physical mast build will take place. At this stage, we will be in a position to give an indicative timeline for delivery of mobile services.
If the programme is unable to achieve all three consents, then regrettably we will be unable to progress with that site – however we will keep the site under review should circumstances change.
The mast also requires a power supply and backhaul (a fibre or microwave connection back to national telecoms networks) at a cost that is affordable within the overall programme budget. In parallel with the site acquisition process, WHP Telecoms Ltd. is currently in active discussion with power and backhaul suppliers to achieve this. Costs could be high if the local topography is challenging, if the site is distant from the nearest fibre route or electricity supply.
Once all of the above elements are in place, the mast will progress to the construction phase. Once completed, the mobile network operator can complete the process by installing their equipment and switching on the service.
The programme will provide regular progress updates on this website with clear reasons should any masts be unable to progress.
Contact
Email: DigitalPMO@gov.scot
Post:
Scottish Government
Connectivity, Economy and Participation Division
Atlantic Quay
Glasgow
G2 8LU
Telephone: 0300 244 4000