Visitor Info

The Museum of Scottish Lighthosues welcomes you.

Details of the Museum and Castle/Lighthouse are available on Euan's Guide.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information on accessibility.

Parking

• Free parking is available on site.
• Blue badge holder spaces are available.

Access to entrance

• There is level access to the Museum front door.
• There is level access to the entrance/shop.
• Light levels are medium.
• There is a fixed loop system in place.

Access to Museum

• The Museum holds the Autism Friendly Award.
• There may be background music playing.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the Museum.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is a level change within the Museum, with a moderate permanent ramp.

Access to other floors

• A platform lift is available. 

Other services, resources and facilites

• There is a wheelchair to borrow. 
• The accessible toilet is located opposite the reception desk.
• Assistance dogs are welcome at the Museum. A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog. An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• Concessions are available.

Access to the Caslte/Lighthouse and cottages

• The lighthouse and 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.