Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment
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Site of some of the early investigations into nuclear power production in the UK. Originally chosen because of it's remoteness from large centres of population.
The greater establishment area includes facilities run by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and the Ministry of Defence.
The greater establishment area includes facilities run by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and the Ministry of Defence.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dounraey
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 58°34'50"N 3°44'48"W
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- Airfield (disused) 0.9 km
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- Baillie Wind Farm 4.6 km
- Lach Calder 11 km
- Loch no Sielge 11 km
- Bay 14 km
- Loch Tuim Ghlais 15 km
- Rubha an t-Srathaidh 16 km
- Armadale Bay 19 km
- Skelpic Estate 29 km