The Borders has some of the most beautiful countryside landscapes anywhere in Scotland or the United Kingdom.
I'm passionate about protecting our natural environment and making sure it remains in brilliant condition for future generations to enjoy it too.
That's why I'm concerned by the proposed Cross Border Connection project which would see between 75km and 85km of overhead lines installed from Newcastleton to a substation near Gala and another around Whitrope.
A lot of people have contacted me with their fears about the impact that proposed super-pylons could have on areas across the Borders.
I understand the concerns and I agree that these pylons could scar our natural landscape.
While I appreciate the need to take action to reach net zero, I'm determined to prevent plans that could ruin our beautiful countryside.
There is simply no justification for installing such a vast network of giant pylons right through our local communities.
I also know many people are concerned by some proposals for battery and energy storage systems being placed on their doorsteps. I am also very sympathetic to everyone who finds themselves in that situation.
There is a real lack of common sense being shown by those putting these plans in place. They seem to be utterly disconnected from the lives of the people who would be affected by these installations.
For instance, take the Labour government energy secretary Ed Miliband. He recently said that he would be happy living next to an electricity pylon or a wind turbine.
That's all very well for him to say while he lives in north London, but it's an entirely different matter if you live in the Borders countryside. These Labour politicians don't seem to get that at all.
It's not right to arrogantly dismiss the concerns of the very communities that will be most affected by these proposals.
These issues seem to reveal just how detached some politicians have become from reality, as the new Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay recently pointed out.
I believe he was spot on when he said that people in the real world, away from the political establishment bubble, just want leaders to show some common sense, for a change.
If you feel the same way about this mega-pylon project, please email me directly about it, and ask your friends and family to do the same. You can reach me and my team at [email protected].
