As many of you will be aware that there has been a proposal by RES ( renewable energy company) in partnership with Dunecht Estates to install  a windfarm of 16 turbines measuring 180-200m in height on the Hill of Fare which is less than four miles from Banchory. There have been several consultation meetings between RES and the public to discuss this development, however it will be determined by the Energy Consents unit (ECU) in Edinburgh on behalf of Scottish Ministers. It is probable that this planning application could be referred to the ECU this month and it is important that anyone who is concerned about this development should respond to the questionnaire at https://hilloffare.org/index.php/2023/07/03/windfarm-questionnaire/ (or scan the QR code below) so that Community Councils can represent the views of their community. If you want any further information about this proposed development it is available on http://www.hilloffare-windfarm.co.uk and by a local community group https://hilloffare.org/