Electric shocker

slowly, very slowly, over Glen Garry to Invergarry.

The passengers stuck in the various tour buses must have thought they were in a Third World country.

Why can these wind turbine blades not be moved overnight, why do they get moved during the day when these roads are busy?

And if they must be moved during the day, why do they move them on a day when one of the main roads in that area is closed?

On a positive note, I got to experience the Queensferry Crossing on my way back into Edinburgh.

Despite all the negativity surrounding the bridge, that particular part of my journey was straightforward and pleasant. Traffic flowing smoothly, no traffic jams, no delays, smooth road surface; everything that Skye to Invergarry lacked!

GEORGE SHANKS Orwell Place, Edinburgh Malcolm Parkin (Letters, 14 September) speculates that the limited range of electric cars might curtail long journeys resulting in “the return of self-contained communities”.

That’s all very positive, but there could also be an unintended negative consequence. How about the relative from 70 to 90 miles away who drops in and returns home on the same day – they’ll be looking for overnight accommodation after petrol vehicles are phased out. With that in mind, I am convinced electric cars will be a complete nightmare!

BILL DREW Cairn Road, Kirriemuir Some public health doctors might welcome the return of self-contained communities, where everything is made and obtained locally, because cigarettes and wine and smartphones would disappear.

T H PENNINGTON Carlton Place, Aberdeen