Wild Land News no 59, Winter 2003/2004

Shieldaig Hydro Scheme Update Article

Highland Council, at its full Committee on 11 September 2003, decided not to oppose the hydro scheme at Shieldaig by a narrow majority (32 votes to 27), against the recommendation of its Director of Planning. The final decision is with the Scottish Executive.

If the matter is not decided by the time Wild Land News in published, members are urged to write to their MSPs and to Lesley Thomson, The Scottish Executive, Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Department (Energy Consents), 2nd Floor, Meridian Court, 5 Cadogan St., Glasgow G2 6AT or e-mail lesley.thomson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk.

This is a crucial test case on whether there are to be any constraints on unlimited hydro schemes anywhere in wild land, and we are keeping our fingers crossed that the Scottish Executive decides the right way.