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Originally formed as part of Britain’s air defences during the Second World War (WW2) the site later assumed various crucial, yet highly classified roles throughout the Cold War period until it was officially decommissioned in the early-1990s.
Although not widely known a vast array of historical events played out here during its time in active operation. And while its existence remained hidden through the 1950s it became the impromptu stage for Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) activism during the 1960s once the location was revealed by the Spies for Peace scandal of 1963...
Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!
READ MOREBarnton Bunker will host Kaizen, a free, hands-on art experience featuring 5–10 evolving artworks across the underground spaces of Scotland’s largest nuclear bunker on Fair Saturday 29th November.
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READ MOREDunbar Town House Museum and Gallery: the Town House has been the focus of town life since the 16th century.
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Street Historians are a group of local, Edinburgh-based tour guides, who want to tell the story of the city in a way which is different from other tour companies.
READ MORENewbattle Abbey is set in 125 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Edinburgh and contains a wealth of Scottish history.
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READ MOREPreston Mill is an architectural oddity that will beguile visitors as much as it delights painters and photographers.
READ MORETrinity House was once the base of the Incorporation of Mariners and Shipmasters and this elegant Georgian house now holds an outstanding collection of maritime treasures.
READ MOREThe Tron Kirk, or Christ’s Kirk at the Tron, has stood in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town for almost 400 years.
READ MOREPrestongrange is a free open-air museum, that tells 700 years of industrial heritage history. Family friendly, with lots to see and do!
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