Visit the Light Tower

Come and see ‘The World’s smallest working Light Tower’

Built by Robert Stevenson in 1817, and now restored to its former glory, the North Queenferry Light Tower guided ferries across the Forth until the ferry service closed in 1964 with the opening of the Forth Bridge.

You can explore the tower and marvel at the ingenious lighting system – created long before the days of gas or electric light.

Entrance to the Light Tower is free of charge – voluntary donations to the Heritage Trust are very welcome and much appreciated.

The Tower is open daily, subject to weather, and is situated at the head of John Rennie’s Town Pier, with easy access to the North Cantilever of the Forth Bridge.

Light The Lamp

By prior arrangement you can set up and light the Argand Lamp, to become an Honorary Keeper of the Light.
(Please send an email requesting a desired time and date to nqhtinfo@gmail.com

Join the elite band of those who have dedicated the flame to family members or events past or present.

A volunteer from the North Queensferry Heritage Trust will be present to help with the procedure, and of course will be pleased to assist with any photography required.

Meantime you can explore the History of the Light Tower on this website.
Or take a Panoramic Virtual Tour
(From 27th March 2023, the Light Tower Webcam is out of service)

More Visitor Attractions

Make a day of your journey – explore the tower, learn about the Ferry Service in the adjacent Pierhead Museum, visit the 19th century graveyard in the medieval St James’s Chapel, climb the Brae passing three Village Wells, to reach the Forth Bridge exhibition and giant mural at the Railway Station.

You can pick up our Forth Bridges Self-Guided Walks brochure at any of these points or have a look at our online Walks Page