Underground Nuclear Bunker
The most unique attraction in all of Scotland is just a short hop away from St Andrews, a “secret” underground nuclear bunker (nothing to do with golf!) commissioned and built under the Official Secrets Act for the cold war more than 60 years ago. It was overtaken by technology within a couple of years and decommissioned to become a regional centre of government in time of national emergency. It’s protected by 100 feet of tungsten reinforced concrete, underneath a “normal looking farmhouse” and is fascinating. With barely any modern adornment, the equipment is spread over two levels and a large number of rooms. I’m not allowed to tell you how many (otherwise they would kill me). This is a perfect picture of Cold War planning – a BBC broadcast centre, stores, air conditioning to remove radioactive particles, gun emplacements, a church and cinema.
For many years, all that was visible above ground was a “normal looking farmhouse” now made rather suspicious looking with the addition of various military vehicles, including what appears to be a mobile Russian rocket launcher.
Great fun.
Contact tel: +44 1333 310301, fax: +44 1333 312040, e-mail:
Cost adult ticket: £5 - £10 pp, child ticket: £1 - £5 pp
Useful links
Scotland`s Secret Bunker website
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