{"id":15848,"date":"2017-01-21T16:05:45","date_gmt":"2017-01-21T16:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.walkhighlands.co.uk\/news\/?p=15848"},"modified":"2017-01-21T16:05:45","modified_gmt":"2017-01-21T16:05:45","slug":"mountaineering-scotland-objects-to-glen-etive-phone-mast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkhighlands.co.uk\/news\/mountaineering-scotland-objects-to-glen-etive-phone-mast\/","title":{"rendered":"Mountaineering Scotland objects to Glen Etive phone mast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mountaineers have called on Highland Council to reject a bid to site a phone mast right next to the road down Glen Etive, one of Scotland\u2019s most famed and beautiful glens. <\/p>\n

Telecomms company EE has sought permission to site a 10m-high phone mast and ancillary structures at the roadside in the glen, at a prominent corner near the southern end of Buachaille Etive Mor.<\/p>\n

Mountaineering Scotland has objected to the planning application, arguing that the mast \u2013 and two others being considered for the glen \u2013 would be visually intrusive in a landscape that has featured in tourism publicity and even a James Bond film.
\nThe site is also within the Ben Nevis and Glencoe National Scenic Area.<\/p>\n

In its objection, submitted to The Highland Council, Mountaineering Scotland argues that an otherwise largely unspoilt landscape and visitor experience would be compromised.<\/p>\n

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Looking down into Glen Etive<\/p><\/div>\n

David Gibson, CEO of Mountaineering Scotland, said: \u201cGlen Etive is an iconic, beautiful glen within a National Scenic Area: one which offers visitors a fantastic experience of the true wild nature of Scotland\u2019s mountains. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe mast and infrastructure would render some views utterly ordinary. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe proposal is simply unacceptable and is a poor example of a developer seeking an expedient solution. We would expect EE and their parent BT Group to exercise better judgement of the true value of Scotland\u2019s landscape, as an asset to be enjoyed by many, not exploited for a quick fix solution. We ask them withdraw the proposal and think again.\u201d<\/p>\n

In its objection, Mountaineering Scotland points out that it is clear that a number of alternative locations within the glen could be used \u2013 as suggested by Scottish Natural Heritage \u2013 which would use the backdrop of the hills to make the visual impact less severe.<\/p>\n

It states: \u201cAs an organisation representing those who enjoy a range of outdoor activities, we recognise the importance of effective mobile telecommunications, especially in the context of safety in the hills. However, we believe that in the case of this proposal, that viable alternatives are available to the developer. We object to the proposal and would urge EE and BT Group to think again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mountaineers have called on Highland Council to reject a bid to site a phone mast right next to the road down Glen Etive, one of Scotland\u2019s most famed and beautiful glens. Telecomms company EE has sought permission to site a 10m-high phone mast and ancillary structures at the roadside in the glen, at a prominent corner near the southern end of Buachaille Etive Mor. Mountaineering Scotland has objected to the planning application, arguing that the mast \u2013 and two others being considered for the glen \u2013 would be visually intrusive in a landscape that has featured in tourism publicity and…<\/span> <\/p>\n

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