SCOTTISH Borders Council has been accused of acting outwith its statutory powers as a planning authority. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/borders/articles/2014/08/18/507233-sbc-planners-exceeding-powers-claims-dukes-lawyer-in-wind-farm-row/
One of the most celebrated landscapes in the Highlands is on the verge of being “completely strangled” by a 30-mile chain of wind turbines, say campaigners. Furious climbers claim plans for two windfarms threaten to overwhelm the unspoilt beauty of the Monadhliath Mountains, leaving nowhere more than a few miles Read more
By Paula Murray More people across Scotland have come forward complaining of “wind turbine syndrome” after the health fears were exposed by the Sunday Express. Last week we revealed the Scottish Government has commissioned a survey into the impact of wind farms on communities, including any potential noise and health Read more
Any financial benefit from windfarms earmarked for a local community council cannot be paid to the organisation as it is not a legal entity. http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/wind-farm-cash-is-to-be-handled-by-third-party-1-3509557
The first delivery of wind farm components for Langhope Rig has been hailed a success – as stunned Teries took in the sheer size of the structures. http://www.hawick-news.co.uk/news/local-headlines/turbine-convoy-goes-to-plan-says-wind-farm-developer-1-3510762
Paul Webster Ask an outsider to imagine Scotland and, alongside tartan, bagpipes and whisky, you’ll hear something about majestic wild landscapes of mountain and loch. Engraved on the wall of the Scottish Parliament building are quotations from writers and poets who celebrate our wild landscapes and call for their protection. Read more
Scotland’s islands will receive greater representation in the UK Government in the most comprehensive examination of their priorities in 30 years, the Scottish Secretary has announced. Legislation will be scrutinised to ensure it takes account of island priorities, the Scotland Office will have a dedicated islands representative and an oil Read more
Members of a community council in Carrick are calling for a public inquiry into a decision to grant a windfarm application near Straiton. They are now writing to energy minister Fergus Ewing, in protest of the Scottish Government’s decision to grant the windfarm planning application. Crosshill, Straiton and Kirkmichael Community Read more