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Schiehallion - Its view could be affected by the power lines. Photo by Dr Richard Murray

Schiehallion - Its view could be affected by the power lines. Photo by Dr Richard Murray

New power lines to cut through the Cairngorms

LFTO News Team

07 January 2010 14:08

Outdoor groups are fuming at a decision by the Scottish Parliament to permit an overhead power line being built straight down the centre of Scotland. The line will run from Beauly, near Inverness, to Denny, near Falkirk, and will be visible from many mountains in the Highlands. The pylons will be up to 200ft high and will transmit renewable energy south from...

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