RRH Buchan, Military radar station in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Located on Stirling Hill near Peterhead, RRH Buchan operates advanced radar systems to monitor aircraft movements across northern United Kingdom airspace.
The station began operations in 1952 as an Air Defence Radar Unit and served as a Control and Reporting Centre during the Cold War period.
The installation represents the continuous commitment of Royal Air Force personnel who maintain surveillance operations throughout challenging weather conditions in northeastern Scotland.
The radar facility employs twenty military personnel and operates modern Lockheed Martin AN/TPS-77 systems to provide data for UK air defense networks.
In 2015, the radar systems received specific modifications to prevent interference from nearby wind farms while maintaining optimal detection capabilities.
Location: Aberdeenshire
GPS coordinates: 57.45830,-1.81194
Latest update: March 12, 2025 00:30
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