Heritage Project
Since the early days of construction in 1955 right through to the present, Dounreay has had a dominant impact on the economic and social development of the region. The NDA and DSRL, in partnership with Historic Scotland and heritage professionals Atkins Heritage, have worked together to establish a way forward for creating a lasting cultural legacy of the site, by means of a strategy document.
The draft heritage strategy was published on 10 December 2009 and the public was invited to comment on the content up until 8 March 2010. The final version is due to be published in late 2010.
DSRL has appointed a Heritage Officer to manage all work related to Dounreay's cultural heritage and the Officer can be contacted via the e-mail address:-
If you believe you can contribute to the heritage project by providing;
- memories that are, or can be recorded
- objects/artefacts
- interesting articles or reports, particularly on social and economic impact
- information leaflets or brochures
- magazines or newsletters
- photographs
- film footage or video
that will help tell the Dounreay story to future generations, then please e-mail the Heritage Officer. Alternatively, send a letter to:
DSRL Heritage Officer, Building D2003, Dounreay, Thurso, Caithness KW14 7TZ
Or call in at the dounreay.com public information office at 7 Olrig St, Thurso, Caithness KW14 7BJ.
Historic Scotland officials visit Dounreay in 2008
Historic Scotland officials visit Dounreay in 2008
Boston Camp
The Boston Camp, seen here in the 1950s when it was used as quarters for the site construction workforce.
Pre-atomic
The condition of Dounreay at the start of construction in 1955, with the old Navy aerodrome presence clearly visible
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