Museum of Scottish Lighthouses

Museum of Scottish Lighthouses Climb to the top of Kinnaird Head Lighthouse, and see a nationally recognised collection of lighthou
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The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses opened in June 1995 when the automation of Scottish Lighthouses was in its final phase. Housing a nationally recognised collection of Lighthouse artefacts, the Museum tells the story of the Northern Lighthouse Board, its lighthouses, engineers and keepers. The museum also offers tours of Kinnaird Head Lighthouse - a light which escaped automation and preserved in

time as a manned light. Climb to the top of Kinnaird Head Lighthouse to enjoy the views from the top.

After a gie dreich morning it’s great to see the sun make an appearance!Tours of the lighthouse run hourly, 7 days a wee...
17/06/2026

After a gie dreich morning it’s great to see the sun make an appearance!

Tours of the lighthouse run hourly, 7 days a week, 10am-4pm.

Today is Fresh Veggies Day! In years past many lighthouse walled gardens were brimming with fresh produce, including her...
16/06/2026

Today is Fresh Veggies Day!

In years past many lighthouse walled gardens were brimming with fresh produce, including here at Kinnaird Head.

Our image today shows the Victorian walled garden at Kinnaird Head Lighthouse compared to how it looks in more recent times.

We still have a rhubarb patch at least!

AIRCRAFT CARRIERWe believe we have the HMS Prince of Wales off Kinnaird Head.We were getting fed up of the Whales anyway...
15/06/2026

AIRCRAFT CARRIER

We believe we have the HMS Prince of Wales off Kinnaird Head.

We were getting fed up of the Whales anyway…

CONSUL GENERAL VISITToday the Museum was honoured to be paid a visit by Katsutoshi Takeda, Japanese Consul General.The C...
14/06/2026

CONSUL GENERAL VISIT

Today the Museum was honoured to be paid a visit by Katsutoshi Takeda, Japanese Consul General.

The Consul General was in Fraserburgh today to take part in the Glover Festival, celebrating the birth of Thomas Blake Glover.

Glover, whose father was a Coastguard, was born in Fraserburgh in 1838 and went off to Japan where he played an important part in the modernisation of the country as advisor to Mitsubishi.

We hope the Consul General enjoyed his visit to Fraserburgh and the Museum.

PROGRESSAs you can see the Contractors are making great progress bringing up the floor as part of our new gallery projec...
12/06/2026

PROGRESS

As you can see the Contractors are making great progress bringing up the floor as part of our new gallery project. Wonderful to see!

The lens of Hoxa Head has also now been packed as a precaution ready for the entire structure to move next week!

BELL ROCK VISITOur Collections Assistant Anna paid a visit to the Bell Rock Lighthouse at the weekend! The weather was k...
12/06/2026

BELL ROCK VISIT

Our Collections Assistant Anna paid a visit to the Bell Rock Lighthouse at the weekend! The weather was kind to her party allowing for smooth sailing.

The Bell Rock is probably the most famous lighthouse in Scotland and is still operation having been first lit in 1811.

Our staff really do enjoy their busman’s holidays!

One of the most well-known windows in Fraserburgh.
09/06/2026

One of the most well-known windows in Fraserburgh.

GALLERY PROGRESSAs we can see great progress is being made on taking up the old exhibition area floor! Hoxa Head remains...
05/06/2026

GALLERY PROGRESS

As we can see great progress is being made on taking up the old exhibition area floor!

Hoxa Head remains in the way but is to be moved next week!

Before the structure is moved the lens will be packed as it was deemed safer to leave it bolted to the pedestal rather than attempt to lower it.

The structure will be raised and placed on a form of rollers!

GROUND BROKEN!Today we had a visit from our Chair Stuart and Vice-Chair Jackie who paid a visit for an update on the wor...
04/06/2026

GROUND BROKEN!

Today we had a visit from our Chair Stuart and Vice-Chair Jackie who paid a visit for an update on the works which have started with the new gallery.

It was great to see the ground broken and the project beginning!

ROSE NESSToday the former Rose Ness light was removed from our former exhibition area where it has been on display since...
02/06/2026

ROSE NESS

Today the former Rose Ness light was removed from our former exhibition area where it has been on display since about 2005.

The Minor Light was formerly placed at the entrance of Scapa Flow , an important strategic point in wartime.

The light will now be removed from public display as there are no plans for it to return to the new gallery.

The former lens is also a part of our Collection.

Address

Kinnaird Head
Fraserburgh
AB439DU

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

01346 511022

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