National Museum of Scotland
Shining Lights: the story of Scotland's lighthouses

The exhibition

Discover the story of the people who designed, built and operated Scotland’s lighthouses, lighting a safe passage for mariners for more than 250 years.

Bell Rock 200This exhibition marks the bicentenary of the lighting of the world’s oldest rock lighthouse, the Bell Rock.

Find out more

Take a closer look at some of the star sights of the exhibition and discover how lighthouse technology evolved over the centuries. Uncover the history of our collection and find out what life was like for the lighthouse keepers and their families.

Open: Fri 15 October 2010 – Sun 3 April 2011
Cost: Free
Venue: Special Exhibitions gallery, Level 3

Exhibition sponsored by

Pagan Osborne