A wind energy application near Brechin has been refused by planners for reasons of unacceptable landscape and visual impact.
Brian Dalgarno applied to Angus Council to build a 67-metre turbine in a field by Muirside, Menmuir.
A substation and new access track was also proposed.
Historic Environment Scotland did not object but concluded it would have a “localised” impact on the setting of the Caterthuns.
Case officer James Wright said the framework for considering new wind applications indicated the maximum height for turbines between the A90 and the Menmuir hills would be 50 metres.
“The visualisations submitted do not demonstrate that the proposed turbine would not have an adverse effect on the perceived scale of the hills and it is considered that a 67m turbine is likely to create scale issues in relation to the modest scaled hills close to the site,” he said.
“The White and Brown Caterthuns are scheduled ancient monuments in the care of Historic Environment Scotland and these hill forts are popular visitor attractions.
“While Historic Environment Scotland do not consider the impacts of this turbine would present issues of national significance from a cultural heritage perspective, it is considered that the proposal would adversely affect a locally valued landscape.
“A different site in either a less prominent location further from sensitive receptors and combined with a reduced scale of proposal could achieve a similar outcome for the applicant.”