Taking to the skies to inspect Scotland's power lines

A £34bn investment in Scotland's electricity network is crucial for clean energy targets despite the increased cost on bills, Scottish Power Energy Networks has said.

The energy regulator Ofgem is consulting on plans to reinforce and expand the network of high-voltage pylons and cables.

An extra 500 km of lines is needed over the next five years in central and southern Scotland to support an expansion in artificial intelligence (AI) and demand for heat pumps and electric vehicles.

The BBC joined engineers inspecting pylons near Cumbernauld to ensure the network runs smoothly.

Video by Morgan Spence and Kevin Keane