Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to take steps to designate the Loch Ness and Great Glen as a National Scenic Area; to recommend a priority application is made to UNESCO for the area to be afforded World Heritage protection; and to take appropriate steps to discourage further wind turbine developments and support the restoration of sites damaged by wind turbines.

Petition History:

Summary:

26 May 2015: The Committee took evidence from James Treasurer. The Committee agreed to write to Highland Council, Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Renewables, the John Muir Trust and the Scottish Government. Link to Official Report 26 May 2015

22 September 2015: The Committee agreed to close the petition, under Rule 15.7, on the basis that the local authority is actively updating its development plans in line with national guidance and after consultation. Link to Official Report 22 September 2015

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