A council's opposition to three Highland wind farms has led to calls for a national planning policy.
The Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCoS) issued the plea, which was supported by a Tory MSP.
Highland Council used delegated powers to reject an application from Falck Renewables for 17 turbines, 416ft high, on Clach Liath, in the Ben Wyvis massif near Dingwall.
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