Published: Wednesday, 5th May, 2010 11:43am

Nuclear monitoring post opens to public

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Skelmorlie monitoring post museum is having an open day afternoon on Sunday from 12 midday to 6pm.

The post is fully restored and all monitoring equipment will be on display along with a talk service provided by two ex ROC (Royal Observer Corps) who actually served at the post when it was operational.

Due to the small size of the underground post the numbers below ground are restricted to six at any one time and with a minimum age limit of 12 years old due to vertical ladder access.

The tours take an hour to complete and start promptly on the hour, photography is allowed, and there is NO charge.

Limited car parking is available next to the post and persons attending should wear warm clothing and sensible footwear.

Throughout the Cold War, the underground monitoring post of the Royal Observer Corps at Skelmorlie played an important role as part of the United Kingdom Warning and Monitoring Organisation.

Built as part of an extensive network of posts designed to confirm and report effects of a nuclear attack on the United Kingdom, this monitoring post is undergoing preservation as a tribute to the thousands of men and women who served in the Royal Observer Corps until it's stand-down in September 1991.

The post has its own website www.nuclearburst.co.uk and if you are interested in visiting please contact via the website contact page.

Pre-booking is essential in order to spread the numbers attending over the afternoon.