The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses and Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse
Aberdeenshire
Visit Kinnaird Head Castle and Lighthouse, the first lighthouse built on mainland Scotland in 1787, and explore the purpose-built museum located alongside it.
The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses tells the story of the Northern Lighthouse Board, the engineers who designed and built the lights, and the keepers who maintained them. It is a story of skill, courage, technical innovation and outstanding organisation.
On Doors Open Day, both the museum and Kinnaird Head Castle and Lighthouse will be free to visit, offering a rare opportunity to experience this nationally important site.
Activities:
- Guided Lighthouse Tours
- Free entry to the Museum
Visitor Information:
- No booking required however tickets for guided lighthouse tours will be available to collect from the museum building
- Visitors are advised to park in the museum car park while attending both venues.
Facilities
Additional Access Information
No booking required however tickets for guided lighthouse tours will be available to collect from the museum building
Visitors are advised to park in the museum car park while attending both venues.
Gallery
Key Information
No advance booking is required but tickets for the lighthouse tour must be collected from the museum prior to arrival to the lighthouse.
Where to find us
Address
- Kinnaird Head
- Stevenson Road
- Fraserburgh
- AB43 9DU