Kinnaird Head Castle and Lighthouse Museum

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Built for the Fraser family, this 16th century castle was altered in 1787 to incorporate the first lighthouse built by the Commissioners of the Northern Lighthouses. 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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Access (avg.)

4.25

Parking (avg.)

4.75

Toilets (avg.)

1.75

Staff (avg.)

4.5

bevmynott

Aug 2025

Second trip to this fascinating museum, but it's no longer totally accessible and the cafe has closed

I love this museum with the lighthouse lenses and the information boards, but the stairlift no longer works and the cafe has closed. The first time we visited, I was more mobile, so didn't use the stairlift, but this time it was a struggle, and there was only a couple of chairs to sit on when you did get upstairs. I could access the ground floor with my small scooter.

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emacleod

May 2019

Very interesting, accessible museum

This is a very interesting museum telling the history of lighthouses in Scotland with various lights etc on display. There is a cafe on the upper floor with soup, light snacks & homebakes. There was no lift but the stairs are manageable & there is a chair lift.

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Disabled Access Information for Kinnaird Head Castle and Lighthouse Museum

Disabled Access at Kinnaird Head Castle and Lighthouse Museum

Visitor Centre The museum is fully accessible, with a wheelchair-lift to the first floor and café. Monument The lighthouse and lighthouse cottages are reached along a 200m tarmac surfaced path from the museum. The lighthouse has a 150mm high step at the entrance. It is explored by climbing a spiral staircase of over 200 steps with no hand-rail. The top lantern-level is reached up a narrow wooden ladder with a handrail. The lighthouse cottages are all on the ground level. There is a raised threshold to each of them. Ask a member of staff at the museum for ramped access.

Disabled access

Accessible parking at Kinnaird Head Castle and Lighthouse Museum

Parking There is a large, level, tarmac surfaced car park with accessible places marked, adjacent to the museum.

Public or on street parking

Accessible parking bays are available nearby within 50 metres of the entrance.

Toilets features at Kinnaird Head Castle and Lighthouse Museum

Toilets There is an adapted toilet on site, within the museum.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.