For the Safety of All: Scotland's Lighthouses
When & Where
National Records of Scotland
Repeats every 8 weeks every Monday and every Tuesday and every Wednesday and every Thursday and every Friday until Fri Sep 25 2026 except Mon Sep 14 2026. Also includes Sat Sep 26 2026.
Monday, 3 August 2026 - 9:00am to 4:00pmTuesday, 4 August 2026 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Wednesday, 5 August 2026 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Thursday, 6 August 2026 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Friday, 7 August 2026 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday, 26 September 2026 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Event Details
The stunning coastline of Scotland and its islands have provided a livelihood for its population for centuries. While beautiful, it is one of the most treacherous coastal waters in the world.
Our fascinating archival exhibition celebrates the history of Scottish lighthouses, the establishment and role of the Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB), and the unique occupation of the lighthouse keeper. This exhibition examines the construction of the world’s oldest off-shore lighthouse, the Bell Rock, and displays original records documenting the disappearance of the three lightkeepers of the Flannan Isle Lighthouse in 1900.
Costs
Free
