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We are proud to announce our appointment by National Grid to provide land and property services for the Cross Border Connection project. This new 400kV electricity link will run between Scotland and north-west England.

The project is a joint scheme between National Grid and SP Energy Networks, which will enable the transfer of renewable power between Scotland to north-west England and is expected to be operational by 2033.

A map showing two proposed routes for a new 400 kV overhead line in Scotland, with locations including Gala North Substation, Galashiels, and Carlisle. The map highlights two options for the route, a key for reference, and the England-Scotland border. — Image credit – National Grid, Stage 1 Consultation Community Newsletter

This key link forms part of broader efforts to increase network capacity and resilience in response to rising electricity demand and the increasing generation of renewable energy located away from major population centres. Our team will support public consultations and community engagement, establish direct contact with approximately 2,000 landowners in England, conduct detailed land referencing, and carry out on-the-ground surveying to assist with the project's development stages.

A man with a beard wearing a white button-up shirt stands against a background divided into green and red sections. — Ash Blewer

Associate Director, Dalcour Maclaren

At DM, we recognise that the Cross Border Connection will require a substantial consenting and planning process, including engagement with landowners and local communities along the route. In addition, developers will also need to address environmental and landscape impacts, protected sites and potential disruption during construction. The planned commissioning date of 2033 assumes that statutory approvals and construction proceed on schedule.