Protesters to fight cross-border giant pylon plans

Protesters from across the Scottish Borders are fighting plans for giant pylons to be used to run wind farm energy into England.

Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) wants to connect a planned electricity sub station near Lauder with awaiting overhead lines near Carlisle by using 60m (197ft) high steel towers.

Residents living in rural areas along the 50-mile route are concerned about the impact of the pylons and are calling for a complete rethink.

A SPEN spokesman said: “After much research, a preferred route has been identified that balances providing a cost efficient, robust and reliable electricity network, needed by everyone, with landscape, wildlife, visual and community considerations.”