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Camilty Wind Farm
south of the site boundary (approximately 1.7 km from the nearest proposed turbine (Turbine
1 )). These four properties are located within the Pentland Hills AGLV.
9.3.61 The Harburn estate lies to the north west of the proposal site and contains a number of
individual residential properties. Harburn House lies within the centre of the estate and
comprises a large four storey property within extensive designed parkland and gardens
approximately 1.1 km north west of the site boundary (approximately 1.5 km from the nearest
proposed turbine (Turbine 2)). South Lodge and Harburnhead are both single storey
properties and lie within woodland approximately 750 m north west of the site boundary
(approximately 1.2 km from the nearest proposed turbine (Turbine 2)). Haymains forms a
courtyard of single and two storey properties within woodland 1 km to the north of the site
(approximately 1.5 km from the nearest proposed turbine (Turbine 2)). Whistle Lodge lies in
woodland on the eastern side of the estate approximately 1 km to the north of the site
(approximately 1.8 km from the nearest proposed turbine (Turbine 2)).
9.3.62 A group of three properties known as Parkview cottages, including a pair of two storey semi
detached houses and a single storey house, lie within woodland approximately 0.9 km to the
north of the site (approximately 1.7 km from the nearest proposed turbine (Turbine 6)). On
the same lane to the north, lies the two storey farmhouse at Over Williamston, within an
extensive complex of buildings approximately 2 km north of the site (approximately 1.4 km
from the nearest proposed turbine (Turbine 6)). The neighbouring single storey property of
Over Williamston Cottage lies approximately 1.2 km north from the site (approximately 1.9
km from the nearest proposed turbine (Turbine 6)). A single storey cottage lies opposite
Camilty Lodge approximately 950 m north of the site (approximately 1.6 km from the nearest
proposed turbine (Turbine 6)). Camilty Lodge comprises two detached single storey buildings
approximately 1 km north of the site (approximately 1.6 km from the nearest proposed turbine
(Turbine 6)). Camilty Mill Cottage is a single storey property within a garden setting
approximately 1.3 km north of the site (approximately 1.8 km from the nearest proposed
turbine (Turbine 6)). High Camilty is a large two storey property within a courtyard complex of
outbuildings approximately 850 m north east of the site (approximately 1.3 km from the
nearest proposed turbine (Turbine 6)).
9.3.63 Two single storey properties which lie to the east of the site on the A70 include Halfway
House and Brookbank, which are 800 m and 950 m respectively from the site (approximately
1 km and 1.2 km from the nearest proposed turbine (Turbine 5)).
Public Rights of Way, Access Land and Public Viewpoints
9.3.64 Forest tracks within the Camilty Plantation are accessible to walkers from lay-bys on the A70.
A track follows the north east boundary of the site from the A70 travelling north through
plantations to High Camilty. The majority of this route lies within mature conifer woodland.
Framed and fragmented views through gaps in vegetation and between groups of conifers
can be gained towards the site as a frequent series of views. A second footpath lies to the
south of the local study area. The path follows the access track to Crosswood Reservoir from
the A70. The path travels south through open landscape near Mid Crosswood and continues
south over the ridge of the Pentland Hills. The nearest viewpoints would be approximately
500 m from the site boundary.
Dynamic Views
9.3.65 The A70 follows the south eastern boundary of the proposal site and the B7008 follows the
south western boundary of the site. The sequential effects on occupiers of vehicles using
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