The North Queensferry Light Tower

Standing proudly at the head of the Town Pier, the Light Tower dates back to 1817.

For over a century its light guided ferries across the Forth and helped passengers pick their way to and from rowing boats, sail boats and eventual steamships.

When the ferry service closed, the tower fell into decline until 2009, when North Queensferry Heritage Trust (NQHT) took on a restoration project.
A year later the stonework had been repaired, window frames renewed, windows re-glazed, and a replica of the original light installed, restoring his tiny part of Scottish maritime history to full working order.

The Light tower is open to the public, and contains a number of posters to explain its history.

If you would like to learn more about the Light Tower, the Light or the Restoration project – follow the links below.

Light Tower History
Early Lighthouse Lights
The Argand Lamp – New lighting Technology
Argand Lighthouse Lamp
The Lighthouse Stevensons
Oil
Beating the Chill
Restoring the Light Tower
Official Opening of the Restored Light Tower

We encourage you to Visit the Light Tower,

or try a Panoramic Virtual Tour of the Light Tower
(As of 17th March 2023, the light Tower Webcam is temporarily out of service.)