Scotland has areas with “high potential” for new nuclear development from a technical perspective, according to a new siting study by the government’s nuclear project body.

In autumn 2025 the government commissioned Great British Energy-Nuclear (GBE-N) in autumn last year to conduct a technical study into potential suitable areas in Scotland for possible new nuclear developments in the future, including small modular reactors or large-scale power stations.

GBE-N’s report identified potential sites at Torness, Dounreay and Hunterston, all of which have existing nuclear facilities.

The study also identified other potential areas around the Firth of Forth Estuary and Eastern coast of Scotland.