Objections have been raised regarding plans to build a windfarm adjacent to a Highland beauty spot.

The Bheinn Mhor windfarm, if approved, would be situated just over one mile from Glen Affric, The Scotsman has said.

German-owned wpd Scotland is seeking permission to construct seven large turbines, each standing 405ft tall on the site.

However, protestors have argued the proposals will create an "industrial gateway" at a site which is a designated national nature reserve.

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Discussing the proposals, Richard Crawford, leader of the anti-windfarm Alliance Party of Scotland, said: "The Alliance believes industrial windfarms that impact on areas such as world-renowned Glen Affric should be avoided at all costs."

He explained this was in order "to protect wildlife and the valuable wild land environment".

In its application to the Highland Council, wpd Scotland said: "The potential for visual impact on the setting of and views both into and out of the National Scenic Area, Special Landscape Areas and popular Glen Affric Munros including Carn Eigh, Mam Sodhail, Tom a Choinich and Toll Creagach would need to be considered."

(JP/CD)