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Campaigners disappointed as new giant pylon route revealed

Campaigners say their concerns aren't being listened to.

Campaigners disappointed as new giant pylon route revealed — Campaigners disappointed as new giant pylon route revealed STV News

31st Jan 2025

Campaigners have voiced disappointment after SSEN published the final route that new, larger electricity pylons will take through the North-East of Scotland.

The energy giants say plans to upgrade the electricity network are needed to connect wind power to the grid.

But campaigners say their concerns aren’t being listened to.

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