A new exhibition called The Highland Grid: Wired Through Time will give employees a taste of our proud networks heritage.
In collaboration with SSEN Transmission, this new exhibition situated on the first floor of our Grampian House building in Perth showcases a freshly curated selection of artefacts drawn from SSE’s extensive historical collection.
This exhibition forms part of a broader project to disperse and rehome objects from the former Museum of Electricity in Christchurch, embracing a unique opportunity to celebrate and share our rich heritage. The display brings together a remarkable assortment of items, each contributing to the narrative of technological advancement over the years.
Featured are an intriguing range of objects, from compact gadgets once essential for fieldwork to substantial industrial equipment that occupied prominent positions within power stations and operational sites. Each artefact symbolises innovation and progress, offering a glimpse into the technological milestones of the past.
Many of the artefacts on display were generously donated to SSE by various contributors, with some dating back as far as the 1980s. Now carefully preserved within SSE’s collection, these items are safeguarded to ensure that future generations can continue to appreciate and learn from them.
Holly Cammidge, Heritage Development Officer, said the exhibition was a chance to bring out to into the open objects that would otherwise reside in storage.
She said: “We are delighted to have expanded our exhibits to include another 60 plus items which otherwise would be in storage. These objects that were once integral to everyday industrial life, are now visible and able to be enjoyed by colleagues. Sharing the stories behind these artefacts is not only a way to honour our past, but also a powerful tool for educating and inspiring future generations.”
To discover more about the company’s heritage and to delve deeper into the stories behind these fascinating artefacts, please visit www.sseheritage.com