Windfarm objection dropped

Aberdeenshire Council has withdrawn its objection to a windfarmplan.

A public inquiry was held into the council's rejection of four256ft turbines at Clochnahill, four miles south of Stonehaven.

It was thrown out amid safety concerns that turbines couldinterfere with aircraft heading for Aberdeen Airport.

Just weeks before the appeal was due to be heard however, BAAwithdrew their objection.

As a result Aberdeenshire Council elected not to speak at theinquiry.

But it stated in a letter to the government reporter that it nolonger wished to oppose the scheme.