Lanark Hydro Electric Scheme, Hydroelectric power facility at Falls of Clyde, Scotland
The Lanark Hydro Electric Scheme contains two power stations, Bonnington and Stonebyres, positioned along the River Clyde with distinctive white concrete structures.
Established in 1927, this hydroelectric facility became the first large-scale power scheme in the United Kingdom designed for public electricity supply.
The Category A-listed power stations reflect the industrial heritage of Scotland through their classical architectural design and reinforced concrete construction.
The combined output of both stations reaches 17 megawatts, with Bonnington generating 11 megawatts and Stonebyres producing 5 megawatts of renewable energy.
For five days between April and October, Bonnington Power Station halts operations, allowing visitors to view the Falls of Clyde at full natural flow.
Location: South Lanarkshire
Location: Scotland
GPS coordinates: 55.65470,-3.77149
Latest update: March 16, 2025 05:36
Corehouse
407 m
Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve
604 m
Corra Castle
430 m
Bonnington Pavilion
169 m
New Lanark, 3 Rosedale Street, Robert Owen's House
1.2 km
New Lanark, River Clyde, Weir
737 m
New Lanark, Mill Number One
1.2 km
New Lanark, Dyeworks
958 m
New Lanark, The Institute
1.1 km
New Lanark, Retort House, Chimney
907 m
1–8 Caithness Row
1.1 km
New Lanark, New Lanark Road, Nursery Buildings
1.1 km
9–16 Caithness Row
1 km
Water Houses
1.2 km
New Lanark, New Lanark Road, New Buildings
1.2 km
New Lanark, Mill Number Three With Turbine House
1.1 km
New Lanark, Engineer's Shop
957 m
Dundaff Linn
903 m
New Lanark, The School
1 km
New Lanark, New Lanark Road, New Lanark Church
1.3 km
New Lanark, 5-7 Rosedale Street, David Dale's House
1.2 km
New Lanark, Mill Number Two
1.2 km
New Lanark, Mill Number Four
1.1 km
Bonnington Linn, Foot Bridge
946 m
New Lanark, 11 And 14-15 Caithness Row
998 m
Falls Of Clyde, Weir And Bridge
325 m
New Lanark, Mill Number Three, Steam Engine House
1.1 km
New Lanark, New Lanark Road, Telephone Call Box
1.2 kmReviews
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