The first of 32 transmission towers in Killin within Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park was successfully brought down this week as part of a wider project to remove historic electricity transmission assets in the area.
The first tower felling marks a major milestone for SSEN Transmission’s Killin VISTA (Visual Impact of Scottish Transmission Assets) project, which is removing 7.8km of overhead line in the National Park.
The £22.3million project has been funded as part of a £500million scheme administered by the energy regulator, Ofgem. The scheme allows the three GB electricity transmission owners to apply for funding to mitigate the impact of historic electricity infrastructure in National Parks and National Scenic Areas.
