Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
ROTOR radar station
ROTOR radar station — a natural landmark in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Peter Moore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
ROTOR radar station is a natural landmark 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
ROTOR radar station is located in the Scottish Highlands. This site was part of the UK's air defence network during the Cold War, representing a significant military installation. The station is a notable example of mid-20th century radar technology.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4680, -3.1549
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 4.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/833186242 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is ROTOR radar station?
- ROTOR radar station is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4RR).
- What is ROTOR radar station?
- ROTOR radar station — a natural landmark in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to ROTOR radar station?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 4RR.
- Is ROTOR radar station free to visit?
- Yes, ROTOR radar station is free to enter.
- How do I get to ROTOR radar station?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4RR.