The Arbroath "Royal Observer Corps Post" Museum
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th September 2011
This underground relic of the Cold War is one of only two refurbished ROC posts open for access in Scotland and includes a collection of its original equipment and instrumentation.
Above ground
Access shaft
A body known as The United Kingdom Warning and Monitoring Organisation (UKWMO) was set up in 1957 to collate the information received from the Royal Observer Corps (ROC) to warn the population of any impending air attack. Had the UK come under nuclear attack, a network of some 1500 small 3-man underground bunkers (approximately 1 every 12 miles) manned by thousands of trained local volunteer Observers would come into their own. The ROC Posts were designed to monitor nuclear bursts and subsequent fall-out on the United Kingdom. In reporting the data to the UKWMO, the valuable information would have helped construct a picture of the effects on the country and been used to assist the survivors. Changes in technology and world politics led to Parliament announcing the stand down of the ROC in September 1991.
A surface museum has now been established displaying memorabilia relating to the former Royal Observer Corps. In addition there is a collection of material from the ROC's original role of aircraft identification and reporting from 1925 – 1945 and the remains of the reporting Post.
Opening Times
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th September
Fixed tour times between 11.00 and 16.00 - tour times will be advised when booking
Access is only by pre-booked trips
Max Group No. 8
Booking Information
Pre-booking absolutely essential for tours. To book contact Cheryl on 07791 395976 or cheryl@tuesystems.com before 09 September 2011.
Directions
Directions to the site at Elliot and tour times will be given when booking.
Notes for info
Access via a 15 ft vertical steel ladder down a narrow shaft
Viewing is restricted to 8 people at one time
Conducted tours by ex-ROC personnel
Building Date: 1958
Limited toilet facilities
Regrettably this event is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties or who are uncomfortable in confined spaces. Children must be ten years of age or above.