In an open letter to Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chamber of Commerce, RSPB Scotland Director Stuart Housden is challenging their assertion that the damaging Barvas Moor Lewis wind farm would be given the go ahead on similar sites abroad.
A new map indicating Scotland's most sensitive areas for building wind farms has been produced by RSPB Scotland in an effort to help developers avoid the most important areas for birds.
Dunlin in breeding plumage, North Uist - Nigel Blake Close up of wind turbine blades - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 8230000_00161_009) Adult red-throated diver swimming - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 0701001_00165_002)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)