
Hidden in Plain Sight:Cold War Preview Exhibition
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The Hidden in Plain Sight Cold War Preview Exhibition will showcase lives shaped by the Cold War at a yet-to-be-confirmed venue in Fort William. Admission pricing details are currently available only on the official website. This exhibition is listed as an upcoming cultural event.
<h3 class="x_x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><strong>Hidden in Plain Sight: Lives Shaped by the Cold War</strong></h3> <h3 class="x_x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><strong>Preview Exhibition | 5-18 October 2026</strong></h3> <div class="x_x_elementToProof"><div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof"><strong>What happens when the possibility of nuclear war becomes part of everyday life?</strong></div> <div></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof">This autumn, Nothe Fort opens <i>Hidden in Plain Sight</i>, a new exhibition exploring one of the Fort’s most fascinating and little-known stories. <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></div> <div></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof">Using the Fort’s nuclear bunker as its starting point, the exhibition uncovers the experiences of people whose lives were shaped by the Cold War. Through personal stories, photographs, film and newly uncovered evidence, it reveals how emergency planners, warning and monitoring volunteers, local communities and public authorities prepared for the possibility of nuclear conflict. <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></div> <div></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof">At its heart are the voices of people who planned, prepared, and protested during one of the most uncertain periods of modern history. Their stories reveal how global tensions were experienced much closer to home. <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></div> <div></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof">Presented as a special two-week Preview Exhibition, this is your chance to be among the first to explore the exhibition and share your thoughts. <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></div> <div></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof">We are keen to hear from visitors and anyone with memories of the period. Your feedback will help shape future development, and deepen our understanding of this remarkable chapter in Nothe Fort’s history. <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></div> <div></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof"><strong>Whether you remember the Cold War or are discovering it for the first time, step inside a hidden world and uncover a story that has remained hidden in plain sight.</strong></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof"></div>
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Frequently asked questions
Hidden in Plain Sight:Cold War Preview Exhibition takes place on Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 01:00.
Hidden in Plain Sight:Cold War Preview Exhibition is held at Fort William.
Tickets for Hidden in Plain Sight:Cold War Preview Exhibition can be booked via nothefort.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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The Hidden in Plain Sight Cold War Preview Exhibition will showcase lives shaped by the Cold War at a yet-to-be-confirmed venue in Fort William. Admission pricing details are currently available only on the official website. This exhibition is listed as an upcoming cultural event.
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<h3 class="x_x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><strong>Hidden in Plain Sight: Lives Shaped by the Cold War</strong></h3> <h3 class="x_x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><strong>Preview Exhibition | 5-18 October 2026</strong></h3> <div class="x_x_elementToProof"><div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof"><strong>What happens when the possibility of nuclear war becomes part of everyday life?</strong></div> <div></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof">This autumn, Nothe Fort opens <i>Hidden in Plain Sight</i>, a new exhibition exploring one of the Fort’s most fascinating and little-known stories. <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></div> <div></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof">Using the Fort’s nuclear bunker as its starting point, the exhibition uncovers the experiences of people whose lives were shaped by the Cold War. Through personal stories, photographs, film and newly uncovered evidence, it reveals how emergency planners, warning and monitoring volunteers, local communities and public authorities prepared for the possibility of nuclear conflict. <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></div> <div></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof">At its heart are the voices of people who planned, prepared, and protested during one of the most uncertain periods of modern history. Their stories reveal how global tensions were experienced much closer to home. <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></div> <div></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof">Presented as a special two-week Preview Exhibition, this is your chance to be among the first to explore the exhibition and share your thoughts. <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></div> <div></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof">We are keen to hear from visitors and anyone with memories of the period. Your feedback will help shape future development, and deepen our understanding of this remarkable chapter in Nothe Fort’s history. <div class="gap" style="line-height: 10px; height: 10px;"></div></div> <div></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof"><strong>Whether you remember the Cold War or are discovering it for the first time, step inside a hidden world and uncover a story that has remained hidden in plain sight.</strong></div> <div class="x_x_elementToProof"></div>
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Hidden in Plain Sight:Cold War Preview Exhibition?
Hidden in Plain Sight:Cold War Preview Exhibition takes place on Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 01:00.
Where is Hidden in Plain Sight:Cold War Preview Exhibition taking place?
Hidden in Plain Sight:Cold War Preview Exhibition is held at Fort William.
How do I get tickets for Hidden in Plain Sight:Cold War Preview Exhibition?
Tickets for Hidden in Plain Sight:Cold War Preview Exhibition can be booked via nothefort.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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