Hydro scheme floated to draw Loch Ness water

Developers have proposed a hydro storage scheme that would involve drawing water from Loch Ness to generate enough power for 400,000 homes.

Theplanhasbeenflagged for a site south of Dores.

The Red John project would create up to 300 jobs and be run by Hamilton-based Intelligent Land Investments (ILI). A 100m underground “power cavern” would be built.

Details are due to go on display at the Dores Community Hall next week.

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