Plan to upgrade Fort Augustus-Skye power line
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Skye, and the Western Isles, are connected to the mainland electricity transmission system via the line
More than 100 miles (161km) of overhead electricity line between Fort Augustus in the Highlands mainland and Ardmore in Skye is to be replaced.
The line, which was built in the 1970s, connects Skye and the Western Isles to the mainland electricity transmission system.
Power company SSEN Transmission wants to upgrade it.
Among the reasons are the condition of the line and the need to increase its capacity.
SSEN Transmission has notified Highland Council of its proposal and has begun some consultation online.
Coronavirus lockdown restrictions have prevented the holding of public meetings on the project for the time being.