Other places · Scottish Highlands
Kinnaird Head
In or near Sandhaven.
Kinnaird Head — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Gordon Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Kinnaird Head is a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full 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 lighthouse engineering and the lives of lighthouse keepers.
Place summary
Kinnaird Head is located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historic lighthouse, which has been a significant maritime navigation point. The site is of interest for its coastal views and its role in the region's seafaring history.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6975, -2.0040
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB43 9DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- Opening
- Monday to Sunday 10am to 4pm
- Official site
- lighthousemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Kinnaird Head (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kinnaird Head?
- Kinnaird Head is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB43 9DU).
- What is Kinnaird Head?
- Kinnaird Head — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kinnaird Head?
- Drivers can use postcode AB43 9DU.
- How do I get to Kinnaird Head?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB43 9DU. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.