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Scots Grand Designs home owner fears wind turbines plan could ruin his business – Daily Record
A Scot whose stunning airfield home featured on the TV show Grand Designs has warned that a nearby wind farm could ruin his business. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-grand-designs-home-owner-34814276
Scotsman letters
In Tuesday’s debate on Scotland’s Renewable Future in the Scottish Parliament several MSPS continually referred to wind energy as “cheap”. This is demonstrably not true. Whatever their ideological views on renewables, politicians must at least be honest with the public about the total cost to consumers and the economy of Read more
SSE submits planning application for Glentarken Wind Farm – SSE
SSE has submitted a Section 36 planning consent application to Scottish Government Ministers for its proposed 12-turbine, 74MW Glentarken Wind Farm in Perthshire, Scotland. The project is being developed on a site on the Drummond Estate between St. Fillans and Lochearnhead. The onshore wind development, which also includes a proposed Read more
The wind never stops blowing – John O Groat Journal
A proposed five-turbine wind farm mooted for a site near Thurso has been refused by planners despite changes made to a previous application. The Cairnmore Hill Wind Farm was knocked back by Highland Council under delegated powers. A long-time supporter of the scheme who lives closest to the site at Read more