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South of Scotland Electricity Board

Electric utility in Scotland, 1955–1991

The South of Scotland Electricity Board (SSEB) generated, transmitted and distributed electricity throughout the south of Scotland, including the former regions of Strathclyde, Lothian, Fife, Central, Borders and Dumfries and Galloway and a few towns in northern England. It operated from 1955 to 1991.2 It ceased to exist in 1993.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1955Founded1
  • Industryelectric power industry1

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The South of Scotland Electricity Board (SSEB) generated, transmitted and distributed electricity throughout the south of Scotland, including the former regions of Strathclyde, Lothian, Fife, Central, Borders and Dumfries and Galloway and a few towns in northern England. It operated from 1955 to 1991.2

Leadership

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Chair

  1. Sir Donald Miller1982–now
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Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded South East Scotland Electricity Board1
  2. Succeeded South West Scotland Electricity Board1

Timeline

  1. Dec 10, 1993Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1955Founded Founded1

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