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Our heritage 07 Oct 2026

70 years of clean, renewable power from Invergarry Power Station

SSE is celebrating 70 years of operation at Invergarry Power Station, a key part of the Great Glen Hydro Scheme and one of the many remarkable projects delivered during the pioneering years of hydro-electric development in the Scottish Highlands.

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  • The Day the Lights Dimmed

    75 years ago on the eve of the official opening of Pitlochry and Clunie hydro sites, the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board recorded the sudden death of its Deputy Chairman, Sir Edward MacColl.

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  • One year on - The Highland Grid story

    Today marks one year since SSE Heritage published The Highland Grid – The story of power transmission in the north.

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  • First Poles, Lasting Legacy: 80 Years Since Morar and Lochalsh

    On 21 and 22 May 1946, communities in Morar and Lochalsh witnessed a moment that would help transform life across the Highlands.

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Our heritage 07 Oct 2026

70 years of clean, renewable power from Invergarry Power Station

SSE is celebrating 70 years of operation at Invergarry Power Station, a key part of the Great Glen Hydro Scheme and one of the many remarkable projects delivered during the pioneering years of hydro-electric development in the Scottish Highlands.

Read More
Our heritage 17 Jun 2026

The Day the Lights Dimmed

75 years ago on the eve of the official opening of Pitlochry and Clunie hydro sites, the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board recorded the sudden death of its Deputy Chairman, Sir Edward MacColl.

Read More
Our heritage 04 Jun 2026

One year on - The Highland Grid story

Today marks one year since SSE Heritage published The Highland Grid – The story of power transmission in the north.

Read More