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Ghostly Tracks of Abandoned Military Railway

The ghostly tracks of an old railway built to serve a naval armaments and supply depot remain in place on … More

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Kincraig Point – WW2 Gun Battery Remains

Kincraig Point is a prominent headland in north-east Fife that projects into the Firth of Forth, a couple of miles … More

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Secrets of the Succoth Glen Superfortress

On a remote Scottish hillside lie the remains of a USAF aircraft which crashed to earth, killing all passengers and … More

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Inchcolm Island Tunnel

While the island of Inchcolm, in the Firth of Forth, is perhaps best known for its ancient abbey, it is … More

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Loch Long Torpedo Range

The former Royal Navy Torpedo Range at Arrochar on Loch Long, once a vital part of the country’s defence network, … More

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Charles Hill Battery, Fife

In an earlier post, I described my exploration of the military remains of the First World War battery at Braefoot … More

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King’s Seat Hill Spitfire Memorial

Memorials are not uncommon in the mountains and glens of Scotland. Some honour individuals who have died in the great … More

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Exploring Wartime Relics at Braefoot Point, Fife

During the two world wars, the batteries of the Forth Coastal Defences were established to protect shipping on what was … More

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Abandoned RAF Meteorological Station, Tayport

Established as RAF Shanwell during the second world war, this abandoned meteorological station located a short walk east from Lundin … More

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Polish Camp in the woods

Hidden away amongst the tall pines and rampant undergrowth of Tentsmuir Forest, in Fife, are the remains of a Polish … More

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