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| Scottish government to appeal against turbines decision | Scottish government to appeal against turbines decision |
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| The Scottish government and energy company SSE have confirmed that they intend to appeal against a legal ruling on a planned 67-turbine wind farm. | The Scottish government and energy company SSE have confirmed that they intend to appeal against a legal ruling on a planned 67-turbine wind farm. |
| Earlier this month, a judge said the government's decision to approve Stronelairg Wind Farm was "defective". | Earlier this month, a judge said the government's decision to approve Stronelairg Wind Farm was "defective". |
| Following a judicial review at the Court of Session, Lord Jones said ministers reached their decision in breach of environmental obligations". | Following a judicial review at the Court of Session, Lord Jones said ministers reached their decision in breach of environmental obligations". |
| Landscape charity the John Muir Trust sought the review. | Landscape charity the John Muir Trust sought the review. |
| The trust said the turbines, which were given planning consent last year, would "destroy the character" of wild land. | The trust said the turbines, which were given planning consent last year, would "destroy the character" of wild land. |
| SSE said the decision to approve the project near Fort Augustus was lawful. | SSE said the decision to approve the project near Fort Augustus was lawful. |
| The Scottish government said: "Scottish ministers have considered the judgement of Lord Jones in relation to the petition lodged by the John Muir Trust for the judicial review of the Scottish ministers' decision to grant consent to construct and operate the Stronelairg Wind Farm. | |
| "Scottish ministers are appealing the decision." |