The Big Guns in Dunbar


Situated on a small area of grass overlooking the North Sea and Dunbar is a 25-pounder artillery piece as used by the British forces during World War II.  

The 25-pounder had been in position at Edinburgh Castle, where it was used for firing royal salutes, before being acquired by the town in the early 2000s to mark Dunbar's close association with the artillery regiments of the British army stretching back hundreds of years.


Alongside the gun is a colourful information board which details this long history and the reasons for the 25-pounder being on display in the town.

The gun was removed and restored in May 2012 in time for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. CLICK HERE to see the article that appeared in the East Lothian Courier




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