Barnton Bunker, the Cold War hideaway that has undergoing community-led refurbishment and reimagining, returns with Halloween-themed tours of the nuclear facility, featuring costumed characters, jump-scares, and wild tales.
Last year, Greyfriars Bobby faced The Radioactive Underworld in a tour inspired by the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, the story of the Skye terrier who loyally attended his owner's grave for 14 years, and the stories of Scotland's largest nuclear bunker.
This year, visitors will follow the intrepid Greyfriars Bobby into into an AI-glitched Wonderland. In this twisted reimagining of Alice in Wonderland, Bobby (as Alice) comes up against uncanny characters and broken storylines, exploring the fears and fascinations of Artificial Intelligence. Automation of jobs? Destruction of art? AI companions? AI uprising? Will Bobby—and humanity—survive?
Charitable cause
Proceeds from our event will go into helping the Barnton Bunker Preservation Society charity organization restore the areas damaged by fires, and aid it in its mission to create a space for the arts, musical and theatrical performances, immersive experiences, community events, and history education!