THE biggest dam built in Scotland for more than two generations could be constructed at a Highland beauty spot made famous in the hit TV show Monarch of the Glen.

Ardverikie Estate is planning to build the 1,365ft high structure on the River Pattack and shores of Loch Laggan, Highlands.

The estate -- near Newtonmore in the Highlands -- was made famous as the location of the fictional Glenbogle estate in the 1990s television series Monarch of the Glen.

About 30 construction jobs are expected to be created by the project, which could provide power for 5,000 homes.

Work is expected to begin as early as spring, while the estate has said...