Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse & Museum |
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Kinnaird Head Lighthouse is a fascinating example of fitting new wine into an old bottle. This fine 16th century castle built for the Fraser family was altered to take the first lighthouse built by the Commissioners of the Northern Lighthouses in 1787.
The lighthouse is still in working order but has now been replaced by a small unmanned light nearby. It remains much as it was left by the last lighthouse crew.
This property is managed by the Kinnaird Head Trust.
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Opening Times
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(2008 times)
Please telephone 01975 571 331 for admissions & opening times.
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Admission Charges
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(2008 prices)
Please telephone for details of admission charges. There is a joint ticket with Scotland's National Lighthouse Museum available. |
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Directions
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| On a promontory in Fraserburgh, on the A92. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
(< 1 Mile)*
Kinnaird Head was the first lighthouse to be built on top of a fortified castle. The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses has the largest and best collection of lighthouse lenses and equipment in the U.K. |
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Duff House
(19 Miles)*
Duff House is a magnificent early Georgian mansion, designed by William Adam for Earl Fife, and acknowledged to be his masterpiece. |
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Haddo House
(21 Miles)*
Haddo House is unusual for Aberdeenshire in that it is not a castle - yet it is one of the most beautiful stately homes open to the public in Scotland. |
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Nearby Hotels
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Waterside Inn
(14 Miles)*
Waterside Inn boasts a reputation for its friendliness and welcoming atmosphere. Its cuisine is prepared by award-winning chefs and served in the Ogilvies Restaurant. |
Banff Springs Hotel (2 Night Offer + 1st Night Dinner)
(21 Miles)*
Banff, famed for its architecture, is close to the gorgeous coastal village of Penan and Portsoy with its 17th century harbour. It is also on the Castle Trail and close to many famous distilleries. |
Banff Springs Hotel
(21 Miles)*
Banff, famed for its architecture, is close to the gorgeous coastal village of Penan and Portsoy with its 17th century harbour. It is also on the Castle Trail and close to many famous distilleries. |
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