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Council rejects plans for Scotland's tallest windfarm
The proposed development would have seen the construction of Scotland's tallest wind turbines, each measuring 149m with a blade-span of 100m.
But Highland Council turned down the application following a visit to the site on Blairmore Estate, near Kiltarlity and Abriachan.
September 20, 2011
in STV
Proposals to build 23 turbines, each 150m high, have been thrown out after protests by locals.
Plans for a 23-turbine windfarm near Inverness have been turned down by Highland Council.
The proposed development would have seen the construction of Scotland's tallest wind turbines, each measuring 149m with a blade-span of 100m.
But Highland Council turned down the application following a visit to the site on Blairmore Estate, near Kiltarlity and Abriachan.
During the visit, campaigners opposed to the development flew a large red blimp at the site to illustrate the visual impact on the area.
Despite 428 representations being made in favour of the... [continue via Web link]
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