Castles · Scottish Islands
RAF Borve Castle WWII CHB radar station
In or near Balivanich.
RAF Borve Castle WWII CHB radar station — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
RAF Borve Castle WWII CHB radar station is a castle located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
RAF Borve Castle is a WWII Chain Home Beam radar station located in the Scottish Highlands. This site served a crucial role in Britain's air defence during the war. Its historical significance reflects the military innovations of the era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.4303, -7.3777
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS7 5PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- osm: node/745951455 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Borve Castle WWII CHB radar station?
- RAF Borve Castle WWII CHB radar station is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS7 5PN).
- What is RAF Borve Castle WWII CHB radar station?
- RAF Borve Castle WWII CHB radar station — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RAF Borve Castle WWII CHB radar station?
- Drivers can use postcode HS7 5PN.
- Does RAF Borve Castle WWII CHB radar station charge admission?
- RAF Borve Castle WWII CHB radar station typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to RAF Borve Castle WWII CHB radar station?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS7 5PN. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.