Main content
Why is the UK's nuclear deterrent at the end of a Scottish loch?
Faslane, on Scotland’s west coast, is home to the UK’s nuclear‑armed submarine fleet. But why are nuclear weapons based in Scotland? And does their presence make the UK safer, or Scotland a target?
Hidden at the end of a secluded Scottish loch sits one of the most important military sites in Europe.
Faslane, on Scotland's west coast, is home to the UK’s fleet of nuclear‑armed submarines, but why are nuclear weapons based in Scotland? And does their presence make the UK safer or Scotland a target?
This video explores the story of Faslane and asks how the UK's nuclear deterrent actually works.
Featured in...
![]()
Topical and talking points
News, views, investigations and issues affecting the lives of people around Scotland.
