Wind farm plan 'will blight area'

Jun 20 2010

A group opposing the development of a new wind farm in the Borders has accused the Scottish Government of "destroying" the country's natural heritage to achieve its green energy commitments.

The country is committed to provide 50% of electricity from renewable sources by 2020 and already provides about half of the UK's renewable generation.

But a group opposing an application to build 48 new wind turbines in the Fallago Rig area of the Lammermuir Hills has called for an inquiry into how the Government decides whether to grant or reject planning permission for renewable energy developments.