Caithness wind farm

Causeymire wind farm is one of a proliferation of wind farms in Caithness. Flat, exposed, empty land, 'enjoying' high wind speeds. Also home to one of the largest areas of blanket bog in the world, and on the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage status. Previously home to neolithic people who left stone rows and chambered cairns.
Hill O Many Stanes
Caithness Archaeological Trust

Our short visit didn't give time for neolithic exploration, just windfarms. On our journey north it was dark by the time we reached the wind farm. The giant leg of a turbine looming out of the gloom just beside the road startled us as we drove by. I thought we had encountered a Tripod.
More skies from around the world, possible with wind farms, are at Skywatch Friday.