Explore Scotland's lighthouse engineering legacy at this historic 1817 Light Tower, featuring interactive exhibits and heritage displays managed by the North Queensferry Heritage Trust.

The Forth Bridges Lighthouse Museum & 1817 Light Tower offers visitors a fascinating journey into Scotland's maritime heritage and the renowned Stevenson family's engineering achievements. The Light Tower, built in 1817 on the recommendation of Robert Stevenson (grandfather of writer Robert Louis Stevenson), originally guided ferries across the Queensferry Passage and remains a striking focal point of North Queensferry. Visitors can explore the museum's collection of Forth Bridge artifacts and learn about Robert Stevenson's remarkable career designing and supervising 18 major lighthouses around Scotland, the Isle of Man, and internationally. The heritage centre showcases spectacular images of the Forth Bridge and details the five-generation Stevenson family lighthouse legacy that extended to India, Asia, New Zealand, and Japan. The museum is housed within the beautifully renovated 19th-century Railway Station, which also features a heritage gallery, artist studio, children's drawing area, and book share section. The Light Tower is open daily and offers a unique interactive experience where visitors can request to light the lamp via email. Suitable for families of all ages, this venue combines outdoor exploration of the historic tower with indoor museum exhibits. The site is managed by the North Queensferry Heritage Trust and provides both educational value and scenic river views.

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