Reasons to Refuse Save Loch Ness recently put together a series of briefing notes for The Highland Council’s South Planning Applications Committee to consider on

Latest NatureScot Objection Application For Consent Under Section 36 of The Electricity Act 1989 for construction and operation of Glean Earrach Pump Storage Scheme I

A Seismic Shift – A Systems Engineer’s Perspective I grew up near Comrie in Perthshire which was famous for earth tremors starting in the 18th

Letter from a local Business Owner to MSPs Below is a letter written by Peter MacMillan (a local tourism business owner) giving his perspective on

NatureScot Objection – Updated This response should be read alongside the response dated 11th November 2025 which advised on the implications for Urquhart Bay Woods

Strathnairn Community Council Objection (Part 3/3) Here is the third and final part of the Strathnairn Community Council objection. This time the focus is on

Strathnairn Community Council Objection (Part 2/3) Here is the second part (of three) of the Strathnairn Community Council objection, highlighting some critical issues. 3.1 ON

Strathnairn Community Council Objection (Part 1/3) Here is the first part (of three) of the Strathnairn Community Council objection, highlighting some critical issues. Executive Summary

SEPA Objection Advice for the determining authority We submit a holding objection due to potential impacts on flood risk and peat and carbon rich soils.

The Wild Trout Trust – Objection Please accept this formal objection to the proposal (Glen Earrach Pumped Hydro Project ECU00005121) in the Ness catchment. The

NatureScot assessment of the impacts on River Moriston SAC and North Inverness-shire Lochs SPA – Objection Thank you for the additional time to allow us

NatureScot interim response – Holding Objection This is a partial response produced at the request of the applicant; it includes our advice on most protected

Plantlife Objection Plantlife is a global charity working to enhance, protect, restore and celebrate the wild plants and fungi that are essential to all life

Holding Objection (Part 3) – Technical Objection Summary Ness DSFB object to the Glen Earrach Pumped Storage Hydro/ ECU00005121 scheme on the following grounds: 1.

NESS DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD (NDSFB) – Holding Objection (Part 2) Following on from ‘Part 1’, here is the second instalment from the initial NDSFB ‘holding

NESS DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD (NDSFB) – Holding Objection (Part 1) The NDSFB have made multiple representations to the Energy Consents Unit, but here is

Glen Urquhart Community Council Objection (Part 4) Here is the final instalment from the GUCC Objection submitted to the Energy Consents Unit. Summary This application

Perspective: Former Forest Manager for Glen Urquhart Woodlands Local resident Malcolm Wield was formerly a Forest District Manager for the Forestry Commission (FC), responsible for

Glen Urquhart Community Council Objection (Part 3)Following the previous two blogs, here is the latest instalment from the GUCC. 1.11 Ground conditions – Peat Significant

Buglife responds to ‘Further Information’ – Objection maintained Buglife – The Invertebrate Conservation Trust would like to make the additional comments on the above application