Barnton Quarry: Cold War Bunker Tour

Uncover Scotland’s Cold War secrets at Edinburgh’s Barnton Quarry Nuclear Bunker. Explore history, resilience, and restoration in this immersive underground tour.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour - Discover Scotland’s Cold War secret. Beneath the city, Barnton Quarry awaits, a sprawling three-story R4-class nuclear bunker designed to protect leaders, civil servants, and even the Royal Family from nuclear threats. Experience the atmospheric ruins, restored rooms, and the sobering reality of life below ground.
What's Included
  • Guided Tour
Additional Information

Visit the Barnton Quarry Nuclear Bunker, an intriguing Cold War artifact situated just a short distance from Edinburgh’s city center. This once-abandoned, three-story R4-class bunker, which served as a crucial center for government activities during potential nuclear attacks, provides a rare insight into Scotland’s history of fear and resilience. As…

Location
The Barnton Bunker Preservation Society SCIO
Clermiston Road North
Please meet your guide at the main Gates to the Quarry. There is a public carpark just as you leave the main road.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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From $33
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).