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Museums · Central Scotland

Scottish Submarine Centre

In or near Rhu.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair accessible👪 Family-friendly££

Scottish Submarine Centre — museum in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

Submarine Centre - geograph.org.uk - 7853978

Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Helensburgh Central · 0.2 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Scottish Submarine Centre is a museum in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0053°, -4.7335°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

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Official information

The Scottish Submarine Centre offers an immersive experience focused on submarines and their history. Visitors can explore the X-51 Stickleback submarine and enjoy a variety of shows and presentations that highlight the development of submarine technology and the stories of those who served. The centre also hosts live music and events throughout the year.

From the Wikipedia article

The Scottish Submarine Centre (SSC) is a submarine naval museum in west Scotland.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
56.0053, -4.7335
Postcode
G84 8UN
Parliamentary constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Nearest railway station
Helensburgh Central0.2 km
Opening
Summer Hours 10am-4pm (Closed Wednesday)

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Scottish Submarine Centre

Places to stay

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Caravan parks · Central Scotland

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Hostels · Central Scotland

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Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Gairletter Caravan Park

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Caravan parks · Central Scotland

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scottish Submarine Centre?
Scottish Submarine Centre is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G84 8UN).
What is Scottish Submarine Centre?
Scottish Submarine Centre — museum in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Scottish Submarine Centre?
The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Central, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G84 8UN.
How do I get to Scottish Submarine Centre?
The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Central, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 8UN.