A Scottish folk singer speaks out about green energy projects hurting Highland communities. Julie Fowlis posted online messages expressing worry about massive infrastructure changes across northern Scotland. The Gaelic singer and musician said many rural areas feel overwhelmed and distressed. Kate Tunstall supported Fowlis through social media comments with heart symbols. Neither artist opposes fighting climate change but both want better community input.
Energy companies plan a 190-kilometer power line from Peterhead to Beauly across the region. Officials split the project from five sections into eleven smaller parts for approval processes. Highland communities face rapid expansion of wind farms and transmission lines. Industry leaders want to double grid infrastructure within just five years. Rural residents complain about poor consultation and communication from government representatives.
Fowlis organized a community council convention near Inverness to discuss the problems. Forty-five Highland councils will meet Saturday to address renewable energy impacts on their areas. The musician encouraged public attendance to raise awareness about landscape changes. Beauly village remains divided over substation plans for the new power line. Nearby Kiltarlity residents voted against the proposed Fanellan substation earlier during the year.
Energy companies plan a 190-kilometer power line from Peterhead to Beauly across the region. Officials split the project from five sections into eleven smaller parts for approval processes. Highland communities face rapid expansion of wind farms and transmission lines. Industry leaders want to double grid infrastructure within just five years. Rural residents complain about poor consultation and communication from government representatives.
Fowlis organized a community council convention near Inverness to discuss the problems. Forty-five Highland councils will meet Saturday to address renewable energy impacts on their areas. The musician encouraged public attendance to raise awareness about landscape changes. Beauly village remains divided over substation plans for the new power line. Nearby Kiltarlity residents voted against the proposed Fanellan substation earlier during the year.
