Kinnaird Head Castle and Lighthouse Museum
Stevenson Road, Fraserburgh, AB43 9DU, United Kingdom | +44 (0) 1346 511022 | WebsiteVenue Description
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.Accessibility
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.
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Access Statement Link: http://www.historicenvironment.scot/access
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Toilets There is an adapted toilet on site, within the museum.
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