Wild land and planning developments updates

A large civil engineering project in a wild land area, lying in the hills between Loch Laggan and Loch Pattack. The proposed upper reservoir is a massive expansion of a natural loch at altitude. This is more than attrition of wild qualities around the edge of the wild land boundaries, the construction and landscaping will be deep into the heart of the area. The need for high-capacity hydro to balance the vagaries of onshore wind is without question, but it is difficult to say not here, because where else would it be built? Our response to it can be read here.

Most hill-goers are now aware of this rash of development proposals in remote areas, serving no local residences or businesses. The commercially unviable Total Not-Spots rolled out through millions of public funding. We continue to oppose masts that are proposed for wild places that have mountaineering interest and no local community requirements.

Wouldn’t it be more sensible to allocate the diminishing public funding to where they are actually needed by rural communities? 

If you are concerned by this lend your voice to the protest – you can find out what’s live by joining the Shared Rural Network Mast Action Group Facebook page.