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Barnton Quarry

Edinburgh

A Cold War bunker under Corstorphine Hill.

Barnton Quarry is a three-level bunker built in 1952 as a radar control centre in the ROTOR system, then upgraded to be a seat of regional government after a nuclear attack. It was abandoned, vandalised and badly damaged by fire, and volunteers are now restoring it.

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When
1952
Where
55.9600, -3.2800
Group
Secret bunkers & war sites

Visiting

Opens on certain days for tours while restoration continues.

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