The Skelmorlie Royal Observer Corps underground monitoring post is one of the few restored Cold War-era bunkers in the United Kingdom that remains open to the public. Located in Skelmorlie, Scotland, this facility was part of the United Kingdom Warning and Monitoring Organisation (UKWMO) network, established to detect and report nuclear explosions and radioactive fallout during the Cold War. The bunker was operational until the UK stand-down in September 1991, following the end of the Cold War.
Visitors can explore the original equipment and instrumentation used to determine ground zero, blast effects, and radiation levels, offering a unique insight into the country's civil defence preparations during a period of heightened global tension.