Proposals for a wind farm, located near the Devil's Beef Tub in southern Scotland, have been rejected for the third time, the BBC has reported.

The amended proposals from Wind Energy Ltd at Earlshaugh were discussed by Councillors from the Scottish Borders Council.

In 2007, the firm submitted plans for a 36-turbine development, but this was cut back by a third of its size four years later. New proposals were then presented to the local authority for 22 turbines, but a decision was made to oppose the plans.

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It is understood the council will advise the Scottish Government – who has the final say on the scheme – that the development is still unacceptable due to the visual impact it would have on the landscape.

However, the company behind the project says it "presents a major opportunity to harness an excellent wind resource in the Scottish Borders".

(JP/CD)