Overview

Few Scots in the 20th century left a greater mark on their country than Edward MacColl - yet his story remains almost unknown. Born in Dumbarton in 1882, he left school at 14 and went on to become one of the country's greatest electrical engineers and receive a knighthood from King George VI in 1949. MacColl combined ingenuity with imagination to build the iconic hydro-electric schemes that produce green power to this day, from the Falls of Clyde at New Lanark to the shores of Loch Lomond, Pitlochry in Perthshire and Glen Affric in the Highlands. He delivered power from the people, played a key role in the creation of Britain's national grid and was the driving force behind the introduction of electric light, heat and power to cottages, crofts and communities across the Scottish Highlands. He promoted tirelessly the electrical idea, believing it was central to social and economic progress and a cleaner and better life. A proud member of the Clan MacColl, a knowledgeable enthusiast of Scottish scenery and culture and a vivid and often humorous writer, he earned universal respect and admiration. This is his story.

Full Product Details

Publisher:   SSE Heritage
Imprint:   SSE Heritage
ISBN:  

9781399955133

ISBN 10:   1399955136
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   23 June 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Foreward Introduction Chapters 1. The early years (1882 to 1902) 2. Patently successful (1902 to 1919) 3. MacColl's 'Folly' (1919 to 1927) 4. A national problem (1882 to 1927) 5. Creating the national grid (1927 to 1932) 6. The electrical idea (1932 to 1935) 7. The original hydro boy (1935 to 1938) 8. On board at last (1939 to 1943) 9. The new Hydro Board (1943 to 1945) 10. Fighting for survival (1945 to 1947) 11. Power to the glens (1943 to 1947) 12. The social clause (1943 to 1947) 13. The fourth Act (1948 to 1950) 14. Knighthood (1949) 15. MacColl's 'masterpiece' (1946 to 1950) 16. Looking to the future (1949 to 1951) Epilogue Appendices Notes List of Main Illustrations Bibliography Index

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions