Scotland is littered with windfarms. Now the impact of billion-pound hydro projects to store energy they produce threatens our scenic landscapes… and led critics to brand the plans – The Loch Ness Monstrosity – Mail

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From the high peaks above Loch Earba, the untamed wilderness of the Ardverikie Estate far below seems an unlikely place to forge a new frontier in heavy industry.

Deep in Monarch of the Glen country, this pocket of outstanding natural beauty is famed in hillwalking circles for its glorious unspoilt views stretching seamlessly towards snow-capped Munros and secluded glens far beyond.  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14003289/Scotland-littered-windfarms-impact-billion-pound-hydro-projects-store-energy-produce-threatens-scenic-landscapes-led-critics-brand-plans-Loch-Ness-Monstrosity.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawGJlWhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXMrv8TBz4YC5BRQJKMPS7Z9ECJhTu1SlQZqg4KaOBVd0grtEU09m2s9Aw_aem_t4KdavfADqXch-rUj8RFLA

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