Engineering in Scotland
The Falkirk Wheel on the Forth and Clyde Canal This series of photo-articles is a tribute to some fine engineering in Scotland. Most of this engineering is connected with water, one of Scotland's greatest assets. Sloy Hydroelectric Power Station, Argyll and Bute
The UK's largest conventional hydroelectric power station, Sloy Power Station, is located on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, near Inveruglas. More.. Hydroelectric Power from the Clyde
It may come as a surprise that there are hydroelectric power stations on the Clyde, dating back to 1927, in areas not associated with mountains. More.. Leaderfoot Viaduct, Scottish Borders
Leaderfoot Viaduct can be found in the Scottish Borders, near Melrose. This magnificent 19-arch structure allowed the Berwickshire railway to cross the River Tweed. More.. Erskine Bridge on the Clyde
The Erskine Bridge is the last bridge on the Clyde before it reaches its estuary. More.. The Crinan Canal
The Crinan Canal provides a shortcut across the Kintyre Peninsula in the West of Scotland between Ardishaig on Loch Fyne and Crinan in the Sound of Jura. More.. Site last updated: 17th January 2012 |