Historic Scotland opposing Eassie wind turbine plan – The Courier

Martin Dalziel

A major consultee has objected to a single-turbine development in the Angus
countryside.

A 77-metre turbine is planned for land at Ingliston Farm, Eassie, and an
application has been submitted to Angus Council.

However, Historic Scotland has objected, with officer Rory McDonald airing
concerns about the turbine’s effect on the setting of three scheduled
monuments.

The turbine would be located 500m north of the Castleward burial mound and
1.1km to the west of the Denoon Law fort and Wester Denoon burial mound.

Mr McDonald states: “These monuments are of national importance as
well-preserved burial cairns which have the potential to enhance
considerably our understanding of prehistoric burial and ceremonial practices.

“Its importance is enhanced because there are possibly related mounds on
the ridge line and on nearby hilltops.”

Despite the offer of Locogen, agents for applicant William Shaw, to reduce
the turbine’s size by 10m, Historic Scotland said the national importance
of the monuments outweighs national policy on wind energy.