We need people to be aware of, and support us in fighting, a proposal for 9 wind turbines, each 180 meters high, that will stand against the natural splendour of the Galloway hills, visible from Kirkcudbright, Borgue, Castle Douglas, Laurieston, Gatehouse of Fleet and more.

It will drastically affect the beautiful 'Artists Town' and the Galloway hills, where many people visit each year to enjoy the open and outstanding natural views.

We already have enough power to supply Galloway homes, so much so that we sell abroad.

The Lairdmannoch Energy Park will spread over Lairdmannoch estate, towering up into the skies.

Each turbine needs 300 tons of concrete to be erected; a total of 2700 tons for 9 turbines! There is a noted high risk to the water supply to the area & the displacement of ground dwelling wildlife.

If the application is successful, the turbines will be under the dark skies of Galloway, creating flickering light and noise which inevitably affects the local owls, birds, woodpeckers, bats and kites. There have been many wind farms proposed and where one goes, more will follow.

Peat-forming wetland that is fed by mineral-rich groundwater or surface water, typically having a high water table and supporting a diverse range of plants and animals, will be inevitably affected.

We believe Galloway needs to resist these turbines since it is a holiday destination and a place of such natural beauty. Some places need to be protected: this is one of them.

We all need to stand together and take action! We are a small local group of residents raising funds to produce leaflets to highlight the situation and raise awareness amongst local people. We would also like to enlist the services of a professional who can help us to submit a full objection.

Please also take the time to sign this petition safeguarding the Galloway hills and tourism for the future.

Thank you for your support.