Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse and the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses

 

Prices and opening times

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

Admission

Tickets must be booked in advance via the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses.

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Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 go free. 

Please note, Historic Scotland Members retail and café discount is not eligible at the Lighthouse.

Opening times

1 April to 30 September: daily, 10am to 5pm (last entry 4pm).

24 January to 31 March: daily, for guided lighthouse tours only

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

Closed 

1 October to 24 January 

Check for closures

Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close. We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are making a long journey. 

Current unexpected and short term closures.

Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 10am to 5pm
Last entry 4pm

24 Jan to 31 March
Daily, for guided lighthouse tours only

1 Oct to 24 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

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