Modern development of her mountain waters to bring electrical power to Scotland began at Sloy. Like so many Scottish lochs, Sloy drew its water from only a small area of Highland country - not enough in itself for a massive power project. The collecting capacity of Sloy was consequently extended by means of tunnelling through the mountainsides to pipe the waters of neighbouring glens together. When this project was successfully completed, others were undertaken. Narrated by John Grierson. Photography, Arthur Lavis and John Wiles. Editing, John Tanner. Sound, Ron Abbott.
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ACMI Identifier
323479
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Water-power
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-power
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Hydroelectric power plants
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Public works - Scotland
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-power
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Water-supply engineering
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)