Run of River
At ground level, the run-of-river hydro schemes in Glen Etive are discreet. Generator buildings are tucked away, blending well into the contours of the land. But from above, the wider impact becomes apparent: excavated channels, vehicle tracks, and diverted water leave visible marks across the glen. These interventions highlight the tension between renewable energy and landscape protection in one of Scotland’s most iconic settings.
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