R.V. Jones

The R.V. Jones building sits quietly in Old Aberdeen, a modest tribute to one of the Second World War's most brilliant scientific minds. Jones was the RAF's chief scientific adviser, the man who helped crack German radar technology and turned the tide in the electronic warfare that raged above British skies. Walking through his archive and displays, you're surrounded by the actual papers, photographs and technical drawings that shaped the course of the war - it's a properly absorbing experience if you're into that sort of thing.

This is absolutely for history buffs and anyone with a serious interest in wartime innovation. Casual visitors might find themselves lost in the technical detail, and younger children will likely lose patience within twenty minutes. But if you're the type who gets excited about the nuts and bolts of how we won the war, you'll spend hours here.

The site works brilliantly as part of a broader Aberdeen history tour - Old Aberdeen itself is worth a proper wander, with the university and cathedral nearby. If you're staying at Seaview Caravan Park, just three miles down the road, it's a straightforward trip into town. Check ahead for opening hours and whether there's an admission fee, as details are thin on the ground. Allow a good couple of hours if the archive is open to visitors - rushing through would do Jones's legacy a disservice.