In Focus - Discover Scotland: Experience the Best of Scotland - page 599

Supporters point out that the scheme also involves the removal of almost 60 miles of
low-voltage pylons from the Cairngorms National Park; opponents claim that a seabed
cable, while more expensive, would be a better alternative. The debate reflects a larger
tension that exists across the Highlands and islands - between those keen to develop the
region's resources and conservationists who want to keep the area unspoiled.