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Sloy Power Station,Inveruglas from a cruise boat on Loch Lomond 7th September 2019.

The Sloy/Awe Hydro-Electric Scheme is a hydro-electric facility situated between Loch Sloy and Inveruglas on the west bank of Loch Lomond in Scotland.

The scheme was conceived by the Edinburgh architects Tarbolton & Ochterlony. Following Matthew Ochterlony's death in 1946, the scheme was progressed alone by Harold Tarbolton.

Construction began in May 1945, under the auspices of the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board and was completed in 1949. The official opening ceremony took place on 18 October 1950 and was attended by Queen Elizabeth. Historic Scotland has designated the modernist power-station building and the dam as listed buildings of categories A and B respectively.

Twenty-one men lost their lives during the construction.The labour force also included some German prisoners-of-war.

The facility is operated by Scottish and Southern Energy, and is normally in standby mode, ready to generate electricity to meet sudden peaks in demand. It can reach full-capacity within 5 minutes from a standing start.
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4 comments

Steve D said:

A great shot here Alan and interesting info on its construction also

All liked by me

Best wishes......Steve
5 years ago

Alan Drury replied to Steve D:

Yes Steve I thought I would put something in about its Construction. Thanks for your YS . Best wishes Alan.
5 years ago

Frans Schols said:

Prachtige opname met interessante details en beschrijving,
Hartelijke groeten...........
Frans.
5 years ago ( translate )

Alan Drury replied to Frans Schols:

Thanks your comments where most welcome
5 years ago