Ardnamurchan Lighthouse & Visitor Centre

Ardnamurchan Lighthouse & Visitor Centre This community-owned visitor centre can be found amid wonderful scenery on the Ardnamurchan peninsula

Our cafe and visitor facilities are open from 1st April to 31st October. In non-COVID seasons, the Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Trust run daily tours to the top of the tower. PLEASE NOTE: as this is an operational lighthouse, tours may be cancelled when essential maintenance is required. The old 'Stable Block' houses a charming coffee shop where you can buy hot drinks, snacks, home baking and ice cream

; to be enjoyed inside or in our outdoor seating area. At the north end of the coffee shop we retail a range of souvenirs, crafts & books.

Our cafe is open 10-5 and lighthouse tours are running 11-4, we hope to welcome you soon 😊
03/06/2026

Our cafe is open 10-5 and lighthouse tours are running 11-4, we hope to welcome you soon 😊

01/06/2026

It must be a Monday thing 5 Killer Whales currently visible from the Lighthouse in between the inclement weather.

Always a joy.

John Coe and Aquarius two of the most loved killer whales in Scotland visible this afternoon on the last lighthouse tou...
18/05/2026

John Coe and Aquarius two of the most loved killer whales in Scotland visible this afternoon on the last lighthouse tour of the day and currently still in view.

Been to Sanna Bay and need something to warm you up ? Head over to our cafe for coffee and a cake 🍰 ☕️ Cafe open 10-5 da...
15/05/2026

Been to Sanna Bay and need something to warm you up ? Head over to our cafe for coffee and a cake 🍰 ☕️
Cafe open 10-5 daily

13/05/2026

We're Hiring - Retained Lightkeeper (RLK), Ardnamurchan

We’re recruiting for a Retained Lightkeeper to help maintain three lighthouses -Ardnamurchan, Corran Point and Rubha Nan Gall.

This part-time position will involve carrying out routine inspections and maintenance of the stations as well as responding to malfunctions to keep the lighthouses operational.

If you live locally, are computer literate, physically fit (you’ll have regular medical assessments), and in possession of a full UK driving licence with regular access to a suitable vehicle, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply by 5 June. See our website for details https://www.nlb.org.uk/vacancies/retained-lighthouse-keeper-ardnamurchan/

Ardnamurchan Lighthouse & Visitor Centre

Summer is fast approaching, fingers crossed for some weather like this ☀️🌊🏝️
12/05/2026

Summer is fast approaching, fingers crossed for some weather like this ☀️🌊🏝️

The beach below our lighthouse cafe is one of many places on site to give your legs a stretch after the journey, if you ...
05/05/2026

The beach below our lighthouse cafe is one of many places on site to give your legs a stretch after the journey, if you have any questions before your visit contact us through Facebook 🌊

Cafe open 10am-5pm, tours 11am-4pm daily 😊
01/05/2026

Cafe open 10am-5pm, tours 11am-4pm daily 😊

A stormy sky from earlier this month, we look forward to welcoming you rain or shine ☀️ 🌧️ ⛅️
28/04/2026

A stormy sky from earlier this month, we look forward to welcoming you rain or shine ☀️ 🌧️ ⛅️

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Ardnamurchan Lighthouse
Acharacle
PH364LN

Telephone

+441972510210

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