Arbroath Royal Observer Corps Post Museum
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This museum is a relic of the Cold War when the volunteers of the former Royal Observer Corps trained to monitor instruments would alert the public and transmit vital readings to their Headquarters in Dundee should a nuclear attack have taken place.
A guided tour will take you 15 feet down a vertical ladder to the underground Monitoring Room where a detailed talk is given on the Operational Procedures at that time. Now that the Cold War Era is history, we can talk about the important role of the Royal Observer Corps and reveal the fully equipped underground bunker as it was.
Above ground an introductory talk will be given about the two important roles of the ROC during WW11 and The Cold War. Also above ground is an exhibition room housing memorabilia. The tour includes the Royal Observer Corp's first role of identifying and reporting aircraft during WW11 with instruments of the day demonstrated by the team.
Tours will take place at regular intervals throughout the weekend of 7 & 8 September – times and directions to be advised when booking. Good health and fitness are required for those going underground to negotiate the 15 feet vertical ladder. Children to be 10 years or older and accompanied by an adult.
Pre-booked tours only. To book, contact Cheryl on cheryl.stewart@gmail.com or 07791 395976.
Facilities
Gallery
Key Information
Pre-booked tours only. To book, contact Cheryl on cheryl.stewart@gmail.com or 07791 395976.
Where to find us
Address
- Arbroath Royal Observer Corps Post Museum
- Elliot
- Arbroath
- DD11