Letter: Save Skye from helicopters
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Sir: Mountains provoke strong emotions in many people. The proposed development of tourist helicopter flights in the Cuillin of Skye ("Skye distress at threat from the skies", 12 December) has raised passions in the mountaineering community that I have rarely seen.
Although small in height, these mountains create the sense of being in a truly wild place that is both dramatic and very beautiful.
Many thousands of people who love the Cuillin will be outraged at the possibility of helicopters being allowed to destroy such a rare and precious environment for the sake of profit. This is the ultimate in "quick fix" tourism, and this case will set a precedent which will determine whether our most precious landscapes really are safe from exploitation.
We can only hope that passion will be enough to save these mountains.
JEREMY BARLOW
Access & Conservation Officer
British Mountaineering Council
Manchester
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments