Pylons up to 61m to straddle Ettrick & Yarrow valleys

Added by Community Council at 12:28 on 18 November 2024

Concern is being expressed about the plans by SPEN (Scottish Power Energy Network) to create a new power line, connecting an electrical substation in Galashiels to a similar one south of Hawick using metal pylons, 50- 61 metres tall. The pylons would take a route going west of Galashiels, and then p...

Daily Telegraph Highlights Selkirk Community Spirit

Added by Community Council at 09:33 on 05 February 2024

The Daily Telegraph has recently published an aricle highlighting Selkirk's community spirit. Its writer Robin McKelvie visited the town and enjoyed various experiences, both retail and residential, from The General Store to Aikwood Tower. You can read the content of the article in the link bel...