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Our heritage 30 Oct 2025

70 years on from the world tunnelling record

In Scotland during the Second World War it was estimated just one farm in six, and one croft in a hundred had mains electricity. Today, virtually every home and business in the country is connected to the grid

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  • New publication The Highland Grid launched

    The story of power transmission in the north of Scotland is being told in a brand new publication 'The Highland Grid' It draws on over 100 years of archive documents, newspaper cuttings and interviews with people who worked on the high voltage electricity network as long ago as the 1950s.

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  • Auction of items from former museum of electricity set to spark interest from collectors

    Ever fancied owning a unique piece of history? Collectors have their chance to bid for over 200 electricity-related items in an online auction running until 30 June.

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  • VIDEO: Power from the Glens Art Exhibition

    SSE Heritage’s ‘Power from the Glens’ art exhibition was recently displayed at Eden Court, Inverness from Monday 2nd September to Thursday 26th September 2024.

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Our heritage 30 Oct 2025

70 years on from the world tunnelling record

In Scotland during the Second World War it was estimated just one farm in six, and one croft in a hundred had mains electricity. Today, virtually every home and business in the country is connected to the grid

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Our heritage 16 Jun 2025

New publication The Highland Grid launched

The story of power transmission in the north of Scotland is being told in a brand new publication 'The Highland Grid' It draws on over 100 years of archive documents, newspaper cuttings and interviews with people who worked on the high voltage electricity network as long ago as the 1950s.

Read More
Our heritage 26 Sep 2024

VIDEO: Power from the Glens Art Exhibition

SSE Heritage’s ‘Power from the Glens’ art exhibition was recently displayed at Eden Court, Inverness from Monday 2nd September to Thursday 26th September 2024.

Read More