Museums · Scottish Highlands
Fraserburgh Heritage Centre
In or near Sandhaven.
Fraserburgh Heritage Centre — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Fraserburgh Heritage Centre is a museum located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses is located in Fraserburgh and features Kinnaird Head Lighthouse, the first lighthouse on mainland Scotland, and Kinnaird Head Castle. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits detailing the history of the Northern Lighthouse Board and the engineering behind lighthouses.
Place summary
Fraserburgh Heritage Centre is a museum located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB43. It provides insights into the local history and maritime heritage of Fraserburgh and its surrounding areas. The centre features various exhibits and collections that highlight the town's cultural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.6972, -2.0059
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB43 9DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- Phone
- +44 1346 512888
- Opening
- Monday to Sunday 10am to 4pm
- Official site
- lighthousemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/844790335 (ODbL)
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Fraserburgh Wine Tower
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Fraserburgh Old Parish Church
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Fraserburgh Lifeboat Crew Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fraserburgh Heritage Centre?
- Fraserburgh Heritage Centre is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB43 9DT).
- What is Fraserburgh Heritage Centre?
- Fraserburgh Heritage Centre — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fraserburgh Heritage Centre?
- Drivers can use postcode AB43 9DT.
- How do I get to Fraserburgh Heritage Centre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB43 9DT. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.