Scotlands Largest Nuclear Bunker
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48 Hours, One Bunker, One Film: How Our Volunteers Took on Edinburgh’s Fastest Shoot
Rob and a handful of Barnton Bunker volunteers jumped head-first into the Edinburgh 48 Hour Film Project - writing, shooting, and editing a short in just two days. From script drafts in the mess hall to dawn takes in the tunnels, the whirlwind weekend pushed skills, tempers, and creativity to new heights. Here’s what the team learned (and why they can’t wait to do it again).
Volunteer Spotlight: Diego from Miami, USA
Diego came to the Barnton Bunker looking for a bed. What he found was a community…
Volunteer Spotlight: Sam from Bury (just outside of Manchester), UK
At 26, Sam’s figuring out what’s next in life. Visa challenges had paused other plans, and volunteering at the Bunker seemed like a good way to spend some time doing something different.
Ten Thousand Mayflies. How Do You Cherish Time?
“If you only had one day, what would you do with it?”
That’s the question artist Katarina Prior wants you to consider as you walk into Mayflies: Swarm - her largest installation yet, featuring 10,000 hand-cut mayflies and a collective call to cherish your time.
Volunteer Spotlight: Erin from Shropshire, UK
Meet Erin, one of the newest and most enthusiastic members of the Barnton Bunker volunteer crew. At just 20 years old, she’s already made a big impression…
Barnton Bunker Restores Public Carpark on Clermiston Road
If you’ve been to visit the Bunker lately, you’ll notice something new before you even hit the gravel track. You notice the wall, as in - the wall along Clermiston Road. It looks new. It looks sturdy. It looks… WIDER!
Barnton Bunker Receives a Generous Donation of Original Phones
Barnton Bunker recently received a significant donation of original 1950s phones from Stephen Hajducki, a local film, history and gadget enthusiast.
Barnton Bunker is thrilled to announce the addition of their new, long term residents.
On the evening of October 29, 2023, our site welcomed two special volunteers – not your typical kind, though. Meet Fruckles and Mimlez, the newest additions to the Barnton Bunker family!
Barnton Bunker has successfully installed state-of-the-art solar panels to help with sustainability.
Learn more about Barnton Bunkers integration of state-of-the-art solar panels.
Discover Life as a Barnton Bunker Volunteer: Insights from our current volunteers.
The Barnton Bunker Preservation Society recently took part in a workshop on the Cold War!
The Barnton Bunker Preservation Society was delighted to attend the workshop convened to explore the establishment of an interdisciplinary network dedicated to the preservation of Cold War Heritage.
Barnton Bunker and Alphabet Soup Join Forces for an Unforgettable Edinburgh Festival Experience
Barnton Bunker and Alphabet Soup Join Forces for an Unforgettable Edinburgh Festival Experience!