Breadalbane Hydro-Electric Scheme
The Breadalbane Hydro-Electric Scheme is a hydroelectric scheme in the Breadalbane area of Perthshire, Scotland. It comprises seven power stations which generate 120MW of power from the dams around Loch Lyon, Loch Earn and Loch Tay. History. Construction began in 1951. The Lawers Dam section began generating in 1956. The dam measures long and in height. Water descends a vertical distance of , the highest drop of any scheme in Scotland. Further facilities were added at Killin and Stronuich. The construction was completed in 1961.