by Iain19772022 » Sat Jun 25, 2022 4:26 pm
Sorry to whip up an old thread, but this is so relevant today as it was when this thread was started. And nobody in the thread has addressed the actual issue with these stone stacks.
I actually found this thread searching on Google about them, notably down south they are having issues with them.
The problem isn't how they look, or someone not having any sense of fun, for not appreciating them. The problem is a very real one - they cause massive erosion of the natural habitat. Neist Point was an absolute disgrace when I was up on Skye this year. Hundreds of these stacks. Anywhere you move a stone, the wind gets in and removes habitat.
Sadly, especially up on Skye, its flooded with tourists who's only interest is ticking off a box and getting a nice selfie.