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Plans for a 49-metre wind turbine on a farm overlooking the Howe of Fife have been rejected by councillors, amid concerns it would ruin “one of the most stunning views in Scotland” and be sited too close to neighbouring villages. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/turbine-proposal-at-scene-of-stunning-howe-of-fife-views-rejected-1.208912
MEMBERS of the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) will submit an objection to a 20-turbine wind farm proposed close to the park’s boundary, despite advice that it would not have a significant impact on the area. The proposed Cairn Duhie wind farm between Grantown-on-Spey and Nairn is about 8km from Read more
Martin Williams Senior News Reporter An area of unspoilt Scotland the size of Sutherland has been lost to development over four years, according to new figures. Conservationists who have raised fears over the visual impact on Scotland’s scenery say the proliferation of wind farms is largely to blame. The study Read more
The Highland Line David Ross Congratulations are in order for the movers and shakers on the North Harris Trust who announced this week that they had finally reached an agreement to build a three turbine wind farm at Monan about five miles north of the island’s capital Tarbert. As the Read more
Campaigners against plans for a wind farm near Grantown have voiced dismay that planning officers are recommending the Cairngorms National Park Authority makes no objection to the development. http://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/News/Dava-anti-wind-farm-campaigners-unhappy-with-Cairngorms-park-okay-06022014.htm
By Laura Paterson Members of an Inverness-shire community are rallying over fears that a new multimillion-pound high-voltage pylon line and sizeable substation will “wreck” their picturesque surrounds. The campaigners hope to persuade Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission, part of energy giant SSE, to think again about plans for the 15-mile line Read more
Major concerns have been raised about the visual impact of two proposed wind turbines next to the English and Scottish border. Berwick Town Council is objecting to the 80-metre tall turbines planned on Marshall Meadows Farm, just south of the border. Councillor Tom Forrester said: “These turbines might be okay Read more
By Michael Alexander A community group has launched a campaign against what could become Fife’s largest windfarm. Renewable energy developer Partnerships for Renewables (PfR) has submitted plans for 11 turbines at Blairadam Forest, near Kelty. In addition to the existing plans for 5x360ft (110m) wind turbines at adjacent Outh Muir Read more