Highland villagers' fears for ‘ring of steel’ as 250m turbines threaten wild land

Highland villagers' fears for ‘ring of steel’ as 250m turbines threaten wild land

Villagers in an area prized for its unspoiled scenery, peatlands and rare wildlife say they face being swamped by super tall wind farm turbines that…

Concerns over plans for hundreds of wind turbines at Highland beauty spot

Concerns have been raised over plans for hundreds of wind turbines at a Highland beauty spot

Hundreds of turbines could be built at Highlands beauty spot

Concerns have been raised over plans for hundreds of wind turbines at a Highlands beauty spot. Proposals for 231 turbines around the village of Rosehall in Sutherland have been submitted, with campaigners warning of the area being “overwhelmed” by energy developments. The plans include 13 “mega structures” built by German energy company EnergieKontor, which would be 250m tall – the same height as Edinburgh’s famous Arthur’s Seat landmark. Campai…