15 - Will the existing line through Cairngorms National Park be changed?

The proposed route for the replacement line will result in a reduction in the length of the transmission line and in the number of towers going through the Cairngorms National Park. The length of the replacement line in the National Park will be 28km, supported by 76 towers. It will replace the existing line in the Park, which is 36km long and supported by 128 towers. The proposed route is on the boundary of the National Park and avoids settlements and popular tourist routes as far as possible.