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Dounreay
Dounreay — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Dounreay is a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Dounreay is a decommissioned nuclear site located in the Scottish Islands. It was once home to the UK's prototype fast reactor and associated facilities, playing a significant role in the development of nuclear technology. The site is currently undergoing a long-term decommissioning process.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5801, -3.7437
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Official site
- www.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Dounreay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dounreay?
- Dounreay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7TZ).
- Who owns Dounreay?
- Dounreay is owned by Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
- How do I get to Dounreay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7TZ. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.