Think again on bridge
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With global warming, the high winds will increase in frequency and severity, which makes the selection bizarre in the modern context.
A tunnel would not be affected by winds and would fit well with a holistic approach which considered the changing environment and the whole life costs over 70 years. I can only guess that the choice was made on short-term issues only.
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Hide AdI am sure the people of Scotland would be best served by a review of this decision which considered the long-term effects predicted. The Scottish Government should show it can change and take the sensible course.
LINDSAY CRAIK
Craigbank
Dunfermline, Fife