No - My first visit to Aviemore was over 25 years ago and it was a concrete jungle that did not blend in with the surroundings. I avoid the village at all costs these days, even though I'm in the area quite a lot, as it is an eyesore with very little character. An 11-storey building would only make the place look worse and be a blot on the local landscape. These developers have no interest in the surroundings. They are only interested in capital gain. I thought lesson's would have been learned from the previous mistakes. Seems not. Mr Fraser, Aberdeen
Yes - The building is spectacular, has the wow factor, and will become an iconic piece of architecture, not only within the landscape of Aviemore, but the Highlands as a whole. S Palmer
No - People come to the area to look at the scenery and mountains, not to look at a tower block! The existing 7-storey building is an eyesore which does not fit in with the rest of the village and an 11-storey building would completely spoil the whole aspect. Janet Morse
No - Not in character with the village/area. Existing 6-storey hotel is already an eye-sore. The developer is only maximizing profit by using as little land coverage as possible, despite what they may claim. Why not build an old-style building similar to Cairngorm Hotel – I would support that idea? Do we really need more holiday homes in Aviemore? – supply and demand comes to mind – this could kill the demand and we should be providing more indoor activity facilities for all the visitors. Annie
No - I live in the area and speak to many visitors, and they come here for the Highlands, wildlife and outdoor activities; and they come here precisely because the area offers something different from our big cities. If they want a city environment and culture then that is where these people should head. Let's preserve the Highlands and provide the visitors with the special experience that we do. And of course most of us living here in the area chose to do so for the same reasons as people who visit. Highland Council must reject this proposal to protect both the environment and for the future of tourism. Christine Watkins, Baddengorm, Insh, by Kingussie
No - Aviemore is already an architectural embarrassment. An 11-storey development would merely add to the architectural melange. Nothing should be built that is higher than the highest existing building. People come here for the high mountains, the views, the great outdoors etc; they do not expect, or want, to see city-type developments. The number of visitors who express disappointment at the look and feel of Aviemore is very high as it is. This is not an anti-commercialism rant, rather a plea that any development should be in keeping with the overall environment. Rodger Redpath
