Tractors take part in protests against proposed ‘giant’ pylons

Farmers say the structures will damage their livelihoods and the landscape

Plans to build “giant pylons” across Aberdeenshire to upgrade the electrical network have been met with fresh opposition by farmers.

More than 20 tractors took to the roads between Crathes and Kintore to protest against the proposals by SSEN Transmission.

SSEN claims the pylons are essential for meeting government targets, and that it will work with communities affected.

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