Hidden deep within the mountain of Ben Cruachan on the shores of Lochawe is Cruachan Power Station. A five star visitor attraction, its visitor centre welcomes over sixty thousand visitors each year.

Just a short distance from Oban, here you can discover one of the hidden wonders of the highlands. A power station buried one kilometre below the ground. At its centre lies a massive cavern, high enough to house the Tower of London. Here enormous turbines convert the power of water into electricity, available to you in your home at the flick of a switch.

The hollow mountain is a place like no other, an underground world on a spectacular scale.

Opening Hours

• April – October Daily 09.30 – 16.45
• November – March Weekdays Only 10.00 – 15.35*
  *Closed January

Green Tourism Offer

Visitors arriving by bicycle or local public transport will gain free entry.

Contact Us

Cruachan Visitor Centre
Dalmally, Argyll PA33 1AN, Scotland
Telephone: 01866 822618
Website: www.visitcruachan.co.uk

Tours can be pre-booked by telephone on 01866 822618 or by emailing us.

Please note that Cruachan Visitor Centre is a working power station therefore on rare occasions management reserve the right to delay or postpone tours without advance notice.

We have also supported a number of community safety centres – see the Public Safety section for more details.