Mr Campbell was speaking during Energy Questions in the House of Commons. Speaking afterwards he said,
“The North Coast is a key jewel in Northern Ireland’s tourism crown. I am profoundly concerned by the proposed wind farm development off the coast between Northern Ireland and Scotland being advanced by the Scottish Government. This project, as currently planned, could severely affect the iconic views from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Giant’s Causeway, one of the most renowned natural landmarks in the world.
The Giant’s Causeway is a place of immense cultural, natural, and economic importance. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it holds a special place in global heritage, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, all drawn by its unique geological formations and stunning vistas. The presence of industrial scale wind turbines on the horizon would irrevocably alter this cherished view, potentially deterring tourists and damaging Northern Ireland’s tourism sector.
While I fully support the development of renewable energy and understand the importance of wind farms in addressing climate change, it is vital that such projects are carried out with respect for natural landscapes and heritage sites.
I have urged the Government to speak with their Scottish counterparts and consider the potential implications for this development so that it does not threaten the visual and cultural integrity of the Giant’s Causeway.”