acquire the board's assets ahead of privatisation, however the name was later changed to Scottish Hydro-Electric plc. The board was dissolved in March 1990 and privatised in June 1991. The company's head office was moved from Edinburgh to Perth. A further name change to Scottish and Southern Energy plc was made in December 1998 after the merger with Southern Electric plc. The brand name "Scottish Hydro-Electric" continues to be used for the company's Scottish business. See also Energy policy of the United Kingdom Energy use and conservation in the United Kingdom South of Scotland Electricity Board References Bibliography Defunct companies of Scotland Former nationalised industries of the United Kingdom Energy in Scotland Electric power in Scotland Renewable energy in Scotland 1943 establishments in Scotland 1990 disestablishments in Scotland Hydroelectric power companies of the United Kingdom British companies disestablished in 1990 1942 establishments in England British companies established in 1943 Energy companies established in 1943 Electric power companies of Scotland