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Field Visit
Date 2010
Event ID 881945
Category Recording
Type Field Visit
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/881945
This powerhouse receives water from Kendoon Loch and has two installed turbines used to generate electricity. The installed plant, and design of the building is very similar to that seen at Glenlee (which predates it), Carsfad and Earlstoun. This station is of almost identical design to Earlstoun, Carsfad and Glenlee. The powerhouse exhibits a functionalist modern classical design which characterises the Galloway scheme, illustrating the dynamic modern view which was held of the industry at this time. The powerhouse retains major interior features such as the overhead crane by William Arrol. It is prominently sited, and the striking design makes a good landscape contribution. The grouping of the building with the adjacent valve-house is also of additional interest. P L Payne, 1988, 24; E Wood, 2002, 50; G Hill, 1984.
