While cycling to Forfar, I spotted what appeared to be an old military installation between Dundee and Forfar. A quick Google search revealed it was the remains of RAF Douglas Wood – a World War II Chain Home radar station established in 1939. These stations provided early warnings of incoming air raids. The site was spread over three main areas: one for the transmitter block and masts, another for the receiver block and masts, and a third for the accommodation camp. At least five anti-aircraft pillboxes surrounded the installation.

Some photos I took with the drone;

A video of the Forfar transmitter close to the remains of RAF Douglas Wood.

Further reading

• Dundee and the Tay in the Second World War
• Canmore record for RAF Douglas Wood
• Aberdeenshire Council record for RAF Douglas Wood
• Forfar transmitter site