More than 160 objections have been lodged to the plans to locate a mast in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.
The proposed mast would be built on the road which divides the grassy area from the castle rockPlans for a 5G mast in the middle of the most photographed view of Edinburgh Castle have been described as "damaging" by a conservation charity.
"It will inevitably have a significant and negative impact on views to and from Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. It is proposed to site the mast in Johnston Terrace, which runs just below the castle rock at the top of Granny's Green Steps. A spokeswoman for Historic Environment Scotland, which manages Edinburgh Castle, said it had not been consulted about the plans.The mast is being proposed by CK Hutchison Networks to help provide coverage for Three UK's network.
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