Scotland has been identified as having several high‑potential sites for future nuclear power stations, according to a technical study commissioned by the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The report, carried out by Great British Energy‑Nuclear, highlighted existing nuclear sites such as Torness, Dounreay and Hunterston, and flagged additional areas around the Firth of Forth and the eastern coast for possible small modular reactors or large‑scale plants. While the UK government is moving ahead with projects like Sizewell C and small modular reactors in England and Wales, the Scottish Government has a policy of not granting planning consent for new nuclear projects. Ministers remain open to discussions with the Scottish Government about deploying new nuclear technologies in Scotland.
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