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