Shin hydro scheme

Shin is Scotland’s most northerly hydro electric scheme. It utilises water from a 650 square kilometre catchment area in Sutherland, including Loch Shin, and water from the River Cassley and River Brora.

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Power stationsCapacity (MW)Gross head (metres)Average annual output (million units)Year completed
Casseley10113261959
Lairg3.510121959
Shin18.6811251958