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Gun Battery Orkney

Burray Battery. Coast Artillery Battery: S0015190

by Colin|Updated 19th October 2025

1 x Twin 6pdr QF gun house and associated buildings. Currently used as a paintball venue hence some of the additions visible in the pictures. Thanks to Orkan Adventures for giving us permission to wander round.

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