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Can anyone tell me the history behind Dunnet Head and the old buildings.
Other than the lighthouse buildings the other buildings mainly were from the WW2 camp which was there - know there was an RAF camp at Dunnet, do not know if there were other services there to keep a watch on the Pentland Firth and further into the North Sea and to defend our shores up here in the North.
A few years ago I met a lady who regaled me with her exploits they got up to during time spent as RAF hairdresser at Dunnet Head - she was extremely lucky to be billeted out with relations she had in the area.
Can anyone tell me the history behind Dunnet Head and the old buildings.
Google Subterranea Britannica Dunnet CDU Station to get some interesting info on its history.
Have a look at the booklet at this link - it contains much fascinating information, including some regarding the old buildings on Dunnet Head.
www.castletownheritage.co.uk/booklet.pdf
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