Collections List

The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses collects artefacts and archives relating to Scottish lighthouses and their links accross the world.

Our archives provide a great opportunity for people undertaking family history research. If you are interested in tracing a lighthouse ancestor please contact the Museum. For other information on tracing your ancestors please look at Routes to your North East Roots.

Our image collection includes pictures of lighthouses accross Scotland, as well as photographs of our own artefacts. If you have seen a picture you would like please get in touch with the Museum.

Below are a selection of website exhibitions featuring our collections. You can search some of the collections by clicking here.

Your Lighthouse for the Future

Crafty Lights

Enlightening Images

Objects from the Attic

A Lightkeeper's Lot

Lighthouse Provisions

The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses is still actively collecting artefacts, documents, photographs and stories of lighthouse life. If you would like to donate an item to the Museum please contact the Director on 01346 511022 or email us.