Ask most Scottish citizens their opinion on the proposals and they are almost sure to talk about issues surrounding environmental impact, tourism and increased health risks. As a result, electricity giant Scottish and Southern Energy has been thrown into the spotlight; but where do our heritage organisations stand in this national debate?

Protest group Stirling Before Pylons met with Historic Scotland to voice their concerns about listed buildings and archaeological sites. Listed properties in Scotland are protected under the Planning Act of 1997 and, appropriately, the meeting was held in B-Listed Powis House. In this area, the proposed route will require 56m high pylons to carry the 400kV line, making them nearly as tall as the 67m Wallace Monument nearby. Because the contractors will have a 200m wide corridor in which to fulfil their remit, the pylons will also stand between 100m and 250m from Powis House before following a

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