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Storm Éowyn update for Sat 25 and Sun 26 Jan: our maintenance teams around the country will be busy checking sites following the storm and this may take some time. Weather warnings also remain for parts of the country.

If you're planning to visit a staffed site, please call ahead first to check if it's open. For unstaffed sites, check local travel news before starting your journey.

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Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse and the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses

Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 10am to 5pm (last entry 4pm)

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily except Mon & Tue, 10am to 4pm.
Guided tour only (tours last 45mins) 

21 Dec to 22 Jan:
Closed 

The Kinnaird Head site is managed independently by the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses and Historic Scotland members do not presently receive free entry to the site.

Please note, the wine tower is closed for conservation.

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