Pylons Part II - We are awaiting details of Highland Council Meetings and will be issuing a newsletter with recommended action for subscribers at the appropriate time. 

Meanwhile ..... Caithness just a disposable commodity?  You might be interested in the response that was received from the Scottish Government following an enquiry relating to the concerns regarding tourism in Caithness that had been expressed in the press.  Our interpretation of the response is that the landscape and environment of Caithness is simply a disposable commodity as far as the Scottish Government is concerned.  They didn't even have the courtesy to address the Caithness specific points that were raised.  The enquiry was sent to Mairi Gougeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands.  It isn't clear who the reply came from.

Pylons Part II!

(Two new overhead 400kV connections from Spittal to Loch Buidhe and Loch Buidhe to Beauly with new 400kV substations at Spittal, Loch Buidhe and Beauly)

Of all the awful Planning Applications that we have faced, nothing compares to this. It is transformational on a grand scale. If consented it will result in the north of Scotland being turned into a desecrated energy landscape devoid of most of what remains of the natural beauty and historic environment.

The power line and pylons will have a devastating effect but what would follow would be even worse. It is not needed for net zero nor for Scotland’s energy needs. It is wanted as a result of the long term conniving between the Scottish Government, Highland Council and Big Energy. They have a shared interested in making money out of energy generation and distribution. All at the expense of the Scottish landscape, environment and the rural residents. It isn’t needed!

Want to understand more about why the Pylons are not needed?  Read this item and/or watch this video.

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There is doubtless a long battle ahead and the likelihood of the need for funded legal action. Both of these organisations work tirelessly.

Scotland Against Spin Treasurer's account   Sort code: 83-17-23   Account no: 00247833

Communities B4 Power Companies                  Sort Code: 80.22.60  Account no: 12250367

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