 The Dundreggan Dam was built in 1957 to supply water to Glenmoriston hydro-electric power station. | |
| Formerly | New establishment |
|---|---|
| Company type | Government body |
| Industry | Electricity generation and supply |
| Founded | 1943 |
| Founder | Act of Parliament: Hydro-Electric Development (Scotland) Act 1943 |
| Defunct | 1990 |
| Fate | Privatisation |
| Successor | North of Scotland Electricity plc |
| Headquarters | Edinburgh, Scotland |
Area served | North of Scotland |
Key people | Thomas Johnston (Chairman) |
| Products | Electricity |
Production output | 7073 GWh (1989) |
| Services | Generation and supply of electricity |
| £15.741 million (1988) | |
| Total assets | Electricity generating stations and transmission system |
| Owner | UK Government (Secretary of State for Scotland) |
Number of employees | 3917 (1989) |
| Parent | UK Government |
| Divisions | Distribution areas (see text) |
The North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board (1943–1990) was founded to design, construct and manage hydroelectricity projects in the Highlands of Scotland. It is regarded as one of the major achievements of Scottish politician Thomas Johnston, who chaired the board from 1945 to 1959.