Energy giant brings to book Power From The Glens

Energy giant SSE has launched a book commemorating 75 years of hydro power in the north of Scotland.

The Power From The Glens book has been launched by the energy provider to celebrate and tell the story of the engineers whose bravery aided the construction of Scotland’s vast array of hydro power stations.

Gregor Alexander, SSE’s finance director, said: “SSE is very proud of its hydro heritage and we all owe a huge debt of gratitude to those who helped create our network of tunnels, dams and hydro stations. This is a key chapter in Scotland’s social and engineering history and we felt we had a duty to tell that story.

“Our objective, in all the work we do to promote the heritage of hydroelectricity, is to provide inspiration for what can be possible if we put our minds to it.”

Gillian O’Reilly, head of heritage for SSE, said: “We have had a fantastic first year at Pitlochry Dam visitor centre, surpassing all expectations for visitor numbers.

“We are continually asked if we sell books which go into more detail about our hydro schemes.

“Power from the Glens does this in a thoroughly engaging way and I’m sure our visitors will be keen to purchase a copy now that it’s on sale.

“It is a fitting and lasting tribute to those who built the dams and now future generations can come to our stunning visitor centre and buy the book of our hydro story for themselves.”

The book is priced at £14 and is available from SSE’s Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre and online at www.pitlochrydam.com.