Attraction in St Andrews
Scotland's Secret Bunker
Crown Buildings
Troywood
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 8QH
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Hidden beneath a Scottish Farmhouse, a tunnel leads to Scotland's Secret Bunker. 24,000 square feet of secret accommodation on two levels, 100 feet underground.
Discover the twilight world of the Government Cold War and take the opportunity to discover how they would have survived and you wouldn't !!!.
One of Scotland's DEEPEST and best kept secrets
"Scotland's Secret Bunker" Started life in the early 50's when it was constructed in almost total secrecy. It opened in 1952 as a front line RAF radar station (part of the 'ROTAR' system) and operated until the early 60's, when it was taken over by the then Civil Defence Corps, who provided all the support services to the bunker as a Regional Seat of Government. It
was from this site that Scotland's government would have been controlled in the event of a nuclear attack. Civil defence was disbanded in the late 60's and the bunker then took a more sinister role, as the Actual Central Government Headquarters in the event of thermonuclear war. The Bunker has been fully restored with over 300 tons of original artefacts (including the nuclear button).
Details
Months Open: Easter Weekend - End Oct
7 days, 10am - 5pm, close 6pm
Groups/Parties Welcome: Yes
Discount for Groups: Yes
Car Parking: Yes
Wedding Facilities: Yes
Conference Facilities: Yes
Admission Price: Adults: £6.95
Children: £3.95
Gift Shop: Yes
Catering: Restaurant/Café
More Attractions nearby
Blackfriars Chapel (0.10 miles)
East Sands (0.24 miles)
St Andrews Aquarium (0.28 miles)
St Andrews Castle and Visitor Centre (0.32 miles)
British Golf Museum (0.34 miles)
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