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Museum of Scottish LighthousesHome > Attractions > Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
Discover the skill, dedication, science and romance of Scotland's lighthouses. Original lighthouse fully preserved. The largest and best collection of lighthouse equipment in the UK including multi-screen audio-visual presentations. The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses consists of the first lighthouse built on mainland Scotland and a purpose-built museum housing artefacts donated by the Northern Lighthouse Board and the general public. It is open all year. The museum building contains several galleries containing a fabulous nationally Recognised collection of glass lenses, lighting technology and social history artefacts covering the lives of the men and families who guarded Scotland's coastline for over two hundred years. There are audio-visual displays and interactive exhibits that will engage you both in science and history. Our archives are just right for family history. For schools our Education Resources introduce the world of lighthouses through literacy, numeracy, art and science. The Museum runs regular events, exhibitions and open days.
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