Forth Bridges Lighthouse Museum & Light Tower
West Fife
The Robert Stevenson Light Tower, built in 1817 by the grandfather of RLS, was one of the first Light Towers constructed in Scotland. Its claim to fame is that it is the world’s only operational oil lit light tower. The light safely guided the Forth ferries until they ceased operating in 1960. The tower was then later carefully restored and in 2010 it was reopened by the Princess Royal.
With a prior appointment, and a donation, you can also become part of the tower’s history by lighting the unique
Argand whale oil lamp, which is the only operational example of its type in the world, and receive a Certificate of Competence as an Honorary Keeper of the Light. To book for lighting the lamp simply contact the North Queensferry Heritage Trust, info@nqht.org for details. Please note that the lighting depends on volunteers, so appointments cannot be guaranteed.
The museum also shows displays of the Queensferry Passage.
A self-guided trail around the Forth Bridge area is provided at the North Queensferry Heritage Trust Centre.
Facilities
Additional Access Information
Unfortunately the constraints of the light tower stair does present restricted access.
Gallery
Key Information
NO BOOKING REQUIRED.
Stewards will be present at the venue.
Where to find us
Address
- Pierhead
- North Queensferry
- KY11 1QP
