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Dounreay
Dounreay — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- 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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Official information
Dounreay is a nuclear site in the UK that is managed by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS). The site is primarily focused on the safe decommissioning of nuclear facilities and the management of legacy waste.
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
- Phone
- 01847 803210
- Official site
- www.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Dounreay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dounreay?
- Dounreay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7TZ).
- What is Dounreay?
- Dounreay — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dounreay?
- Drivers can use 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.