Museum of Scottish Lighthouses

Kinnaird Head
Stevenson Road
Fraserburgh
Aberdeenshire
AB43 9DU

Tel: +44 (0)1346 511 022
Fax: +44 (0)1346 511 033
Email: enquiries@lighthousemuseum.org.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Kinnaird Head was the first lighthouse to be built on top of a fortified castle. In 1824 the lighthouse was reconstructed inside Kinnaird Castle by Robert Stevenson, Engineer to the Northern Lighthouse Board. In 1851 his son, Alan Stevenson, improved and developed the light and lighthouse keepers cottages. In 1902, David A. Stevenson continued the great tradition by installing a new lens and developing the cottages at Kinnaird Head. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1991, the original lighthouse and engine room are now preserved as they were the day the last keeper left

The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses has the largest and best collection of lighthouse lenses and equipment in the U.K. Visitors can discover the unique story of the Stevenson family, lighthouse engineers to the world, in the Stevenson Gallery and the multi-screen audio visual which tells the story of the lighthouse service in Scotland. Guided tours of the lighthouse are offered daily by Museum-trained staff. The Tour fee is included in the admission charge. Lighthouse tours are not suitable for persons confined to a wheelchair.

General Information:

  • Free car and coach parking
  • Designated parking spaces for visitors with disabilities
  • Some access for people with disabilities
  • Adapted toilet facilities
  • Chair lift available to all upper levels in the Museum
  • No dogs allowed in the Museum except guide dogs
  • Café
  • Gift Shop



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    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    1st April to 3oth June: Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday 12.00pm - 5.00pm (Last entry 4.00pm).

    1st July to 31st August: Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 6.00pm, Sunday 12.00pm - 6.00pm (Last entry 5.00pm).

    1st September to 31st October: Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday 12.00am - 5.00pm (Last entry 4.00pm).

    1st November to 31st March: Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm (Last entry 3.00pm).

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Adult £5.00; Child over 6 yrs £2.00; Concession £4.00.

    Family of four £12.40.
    Family of five £14.20/
    Family of six £16.00.

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