Consent to build the Beauly to Denny 400kV Overhead Power Line was granted by the SNP Government on January 6th 2010. The full text of the Minister's statement to Parliament, background on the application, the report of the public local inquiry, advice to the Energy Minister and a range of other information is available at: www.scotland.gov.uk/beauly-denny. The announcement was devastating for Stirling Before Pylons - but bewildering too, because the Minister, Jim Mather, talked on Newsnight and then the following week in an Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee of extensive conditions and major mitigation which could include undergrounding.

Two of the three areas specified by the Minister are individual properties - but the third is "Stirling", stretching from the Ochils to Plean. Mitigation for the "Stirling" area is to be determined by Scottish Power in consultation with Stirling Council and there will be a full Council meeting on March 11th devoted to this issue. The Council continues to support Scottish Natural Heritage's position of undergrounding to the west of Stirling, as proposed at the Public Inquiry. So it is vital that you let your local councillors know your views, so that they can represent these to the Council. You are also welcome to attend the Council meeting on March 11th. Read more details on our News page.

Health concerns row erupts around controversial Beauly-Denny power line plans (from Daily Record, 09/02/10)

Energy minister faces public disclosure calls over controversial Beauly-Denny power line (from Daily Record, 20/01/10)