Museums & Galleries · Aberdeenshire
Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
📍 AB43 9DT
Photo: valenta (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Lighthouse built through the middle of a 16th century castle
- Kinnaird Head Lighthouse, the first on mainland Scotland
- Museum telling the story of the Northern Lighthouse Board and keepers
- Climb the tower with 72 steps to the top
The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses sits in the fishing port of Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire, telling the story of the Northern Lighthouse Board, the engineers and keepers behind Scotland's lights. The site includes Kinnaird Head Lighthouse, the first on mainland Scotland, remarkably built through the middle of a 16th century castle, plus a purpose-built museum next door. Guided tours take you up the 72-step tower, while the museum galleries are reached via stair lift for easier access. It suits visitors keen on maritime and engineering history, along with families and those interested in castles. Facilities include parking, toilets and a gift shop. Note the attraction is currently closed for building works, reopening November 2026. With 11 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it's well placed for a short break.
Practical details
- Open
- Currently closed for building works, reopening November 2026
- Accessibility
- Upper galleries reached by stair lift; castle tower not fully accessible
- Parking
- Parking and coach parking available
- Booking
- Museum-only ticket available for those unable to climb stairs
From the attraction's own website on 27 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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