Scotland's Secret Nuclear Bunker
St Andrews, Kingdom of Fife · ★ 4.4 · 2,832 visitor reviews
St Andrews, KY16 8QH

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Scotland's Secret Bunker, a Cold War nuclear command centre, opened its 3 tonne blast proof doors to the public 20 years ago this year. After undergoing an extensive restoration project over the winter months, 2014 promises to be an exciting year for the Bunker with never seen before areas now open to the public. This site was opened to the public in 1994, after being decommissioned in the late 1980s following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the dissolution of nuclear threat, the bunker is now one of Fife's major tourist attractions welcoming tens of thousands of visitors through its blast doors every year.
One room which has been extensively remodelled was the British Telecom equipment room where never-seen before areas have now been revealed, allowing Cold War (and, indeed, telecoms) enthusiasts to see the specialist communications equipment which were in operation to distribute the 2800 phone lines connected to the bunker, and which would have been the main line of communication with the outside world in the event of a nuclear attack on Scotland. Don't miss the sinister war telephone! Discover the twilight world of the Government Cold War.
Take the opportunity to discover how they would have survived, and you wouldn't!
Good for: babies toddlers, older children, young children
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What is Scotland's Secret Nuclear Bunker?
A Cold War nuclear command centre near St Andrews where the government would have survived a nuclear attack on Scotland.
Is Scotland's Secret Bunker suitable for young children?
Yes, the bunker welcomes babies, toddlers, young children, and older kids to discover the twilight world of Cold War government.
Does Scotland's Secret Bunker have facilities?
There are contactless payments available. The historic nature of the site means limited accessibility.
What can families see at Scotland's Secret Bunker?
Walk through 3-tonne blast doors, explore the telecommunications room, and discover never-before-seen areas from the 2014 restoration!
Where is Scotland's Secret Nuclear Bunker?
Near St Andrews in Fife, Scotland - one of Fife's major tourist attractions welcoming tens of thousands of visitors.
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