Wind farm could have ‘significant’ impact on islands, conservation chiefs warn

Turbines as tall as the Eiffel Tower threaten to cast shadow over 'holy island' off UK coast

A proposed windfarm with turbines as tall as the Eiffel Tower could have a “significant impact” on local communities, including the holy island of Iona, the National Trust for Scotland warns. The charity has set out details of its opposition to the proposed MachairWind development, which would see up to 144 turbines sited in waters to the north-west of Islay and to the west of Colonsay on Scotland’s west coast. Developer ScottishPower Renewables…

Energy giant's wind farm 'to impact habitability of Scottish islands', NTS says

A HUGE wind farm planned off Scotland’s west coast could significantly impact the “habitability” of nearby island communities, the National…

Wind farm could have ‘significant’ impact on islands, conservation chiefs warn

The National Trust for Scotland says it objects to plans by ScottishPower Renewables to build a two gigawatt wind farm near Colonsay and Islay.