MOUNTAINEERING leaders say a planned wind farm of 24 turbines near Rannoch
Moor poses a threat to rare wildlife.
The Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCofS) claims residents, businesses
and landscape protection organisations are opposing the Talladh a Bheithe
Wind Farm scheme to erect the 400ft turbines between Loch Rannoch and Loch
Ericht.
The MCofS cited George Macdonald, who recently retired after 23 years as
head gamekeeper on a local estate.
He wrote to ministers to express concern about the impact on the rare
species near the site, saying the area was a prime hunting ground for
eagles which nest nearby.
Other species which could be affected are said to be: black-throated, great
northern and red-throated divers; golden and white tailed eagle; harrier
and osprey.
David Gibson, MCofS chief officer, said: “This ill-considered,
inappropriate and deeply unpopular scheme is a serious threat both to our
wildlife, and to the sustainable tourism businesses which rely on visitors
wanting to come and experience our open, empty spaces and the birds and
animals which thrive there.”
A spokeswoman for Talladh-a-Bheithe Wind Farm Ltd, said: “We are currently
in the process of analysing all consultee feedback and will respond through
the appropriate channels.”
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