Hunterston B Power Station Visitor Centre

Public Transport Directions

 SEE RIGHT FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT DETAILS

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why do I need to pre-book a site tour, can I not just turn up?

A: To comply with the requirements of our site licence and our regulators, all tours must be booked in advance and visitors will be subject to some security clearance processes.  This means tours must be booked at least two weeks in advance.  You will also be required to bring photographic identity with you, preferably your passport, to complete the arrangements prior to going on the tour.

Q: Is there anything I can't bring on site with me?

A: Yes, to ensure we comply with our Nuclear Site License, there are restrictions on taking specific items on to site, including weapons, cameras, mobile telephones and video recording equipment. This applies to all staff and visitors. Please contact the site to clarify whether you are permitted to take an object on to site.

Q: I’m a foreign national, am I allowed on the site tours?

A: Foreign nationals may be allowed on the pre-arranged tours but are subject to additional security requirements and need prior approval from the Office of Nuclear Regulation (ONR). This will take a minimum of 15 working days.  Please note that these requirements do not apply to children under the age of 16 who are visiting as part of an organised school party.

Q: How accessible is the pre-arranged tour?

A: Our visitor centres are open to everyone and are fully accessible to all.  The walking tour of the station can take approximately one hour to complete and does take in lifts, narrow corridors and in some cases stairways, so may not be suitable for people with walking difficulties. Please check with our visitor centre staff prior to leaving on the tour if you have any concerns

Q: Will I be safe on a nuclear power station?

A: The safety of our staff, visitors and the communities around us is our number one priority.  All our guides are fully trained to ensure that your visit will be both safe and enjoyable.  During the tour you may hear alarm tests or announcements, these are part of our normal operations and your guide will keep you advised as to what they mean

Q: Do I need to wear special clothing?

A: No.  Some of our stations require visitors to wear a high visibility jacket and in some cases hard hats, these will be provided for you before you leave on the tour.  It is advisable to wear shoes that are comfortable for walking long distances.

What our visitors say

Joan Carrigan, Ayrshire Hospice "a very BIG THANK YOU for the time they spent with our Hospice Out’n’About Group.  You have an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, friendly team who were keen to make sure we all had a good experience."

Dept of Economics - Strathclyde University "Thank you very much for your hospitality at our visit, we received very positive feedback from our students about the visit and look forward to seeing Hunterston B in the future again"

 Jennifer Purss, stem ambassador - Duncanrigg school visit: "The tours guides were very knowledgeable and able to relate technical information and statistics to every day life, making the tour relevant for the pupils.

“The school really enjoyed the visit, learned a lot and left the site enthused about their project with EDF Energy."

JOIN US FULL TIME

EDF Energy is the fastest growing utility company in the UK and our goal is to make EDF Energy the number one utilities company for personal development, where talented people are identified and progress quickly to fulfil their potential.

We have put a range of world class development programmes in place at varying levels within the company to develop employee skills and competencies.

Hunterston and Torness have well developed apprentice schemes, with recruitment starting each autumn, and also highly regarded graduate and industrial placement programmes. There are also engineering and business support vacancies at the sites.

www.edfenergy.com/careers