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Arbroath Signal Tower Museum

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Arbroath

Angus

Located next to Arbroath's picturesque and historic harbour, within the original shore station for the Bell Rock Lighthouse, Signal Tower Museum tells the story of the lighthouse itself and of the local fishing and maritime industries.

Signal Tower Museum is located near Arbroath's picturesque and busy harbour, in a complex of buildings which were originally used as the shore station and accommodation for the Bell Rock Lighthouse, Britain's oldest surviving sea-washed lighthouse. Built in 1813, Signal Tower served the lighthouse until it was decommissioned in 1955 and became a museum in 1974.

Hear about the story of the magnificent Bell Rock Lighthouse and how it was built on the jagged Inchcape Rock. Onshore the museum exhibitions tell all the tales of the coastal town's connection with the sea which has influenced Arbroath's social, industrial and ecclesiastical history. Using multi-media displays and historic objects, the museum tells the story of Arbroath's fishing and maritime industries, interwoven with stories of Arbroath Smokies and Pirates!

Visitors can climb the dramatic spiral staircase and visit the 200 year old tower room to understand how keepers communicated to the lighthouse. For those who are unable to climb the 70 steps and ladder into the room there is an opportunity for a virtual visit, which is also available in Gaelic, Polish and Romanian.

Tower Tours currently take place on Saturday's at 12 noon and 1 pm, booking is required due to the limited space. Bookings for a Tower Tour can be made by contacting the museum by email arbroathmuseum@angusalive.scot or telephone 01241 464554.

Entry is free.

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0044 1241 464554
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ArbroathMuseum@angusalive.scot
Signal Tower Museum,
Ladyloan,
Arbroath,
Angus,
DD11 1PU

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Opening Times

Winter opening hours

1 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023

Day	Times
Thursdays	10:00	16:00
Fridays	10:00	16:00
Saturdays	10:00	16:00

Summer opening hours

1 Apr 2023 - 31 Oct 2023

Day	Times
Mondays	Closed
Tuesdays	10:00	16:00
Wednesdays	10:00	16:00
Thursdays	10:00	16:00
Fridays	10:00	16:00
Saturdays	10:00	16:00
Sundays	Closed
Bank holidays	Closed

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