Controversial fish farm plans were rejected – after campaigners warned fishermen could be lured to their deaths by FAIRIES in the deepest part of the ocean.
Ancient folklore was cited as a reason for planners to turn down an application to build a 12-cage salmon farm at a magical site off the coast of the Isle of Skye.
Objections to the Organic Sea Harvest salmon farm were also lodged by the Scottish Fishermen Federation in conjunction with other industry lobby groups, while residents raised concerns about the impact on Skye’s £1.8million tourist industry.
But a bizarre objection letter was sent to Highland Council planners by a group called Friends of the Eilean Fhlodaigearraidh Faeries, signed “on behalf of the Flodigarry Fairies”.
The letter raised concerns about the fate of the mystical “ashrai”, which it was claimed have lived
off the coast of Skye for 1000 years.
It warned that male fishermen would be in danger as the fairies “will attempt to lure him with promises of gold and jewels into the deepest part of the ocean to drown”.
The proposals were rejected after a six-hour meeting.
A joint objection from the Scottish Fishermen Federation, Scottish White Fish Producers Association and the Mallaig and North West Fishermen’s Association said the worry remains for the “safety” of local fishermen.
