Letters

I was in Edinburgh recently, capital of Scotland, a country whose devolved government is known globally for its absolute, groundbreaking commitment to net zero.

The Parliament building where all the green policies are debated and enacted, and any windfarm, substation and pylon plans rejected by distant local councils are overturned by the “independent” Reporter, is overlooked by the majestic Arthur’s Seat, one of the windiest places in one of the highest energy-burning conurbations in Europe.

I often wonder why the politicians and bureaucrats based there don’t build a giant wind farm on this world-famous landmark. What a statement it would make about their intent to wipe out the oil and gas industry – sorry, lead the world to zero carbon – and cut the cost of the hugely expensive infrastructure required to deliver the electricity to the consumers on its doorstep.

The only drawback would be that the locals in Highland, Grampian and the Borders would need some other reminders of the “out of sight, out of mind” role they need to play. And I can’t see any reasons the folks in Edinburgh would object.

Allan Sutherland Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire