Lighthouse Tours & Visitor Information

Covesea Lighthouse is open for guided tours each Saturday at 11am and 12pm from the beginning of April until the end of October, booking essential.   Tours at any other time can be made by appointment only provided a guide is available.

Due to the nature of the structure, the climb to the top involves 144 steps and two fixed ladders, making it suitable only for those in good physical condition. Children under 5 are not permitted to ascend, and those aged 5 and over must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times .

To book a tour, please email info@covesealighthouse.co.uk at least 48 hours in advance. Our dedicated volunteers will respond as promptly as possible to confirm your appointment.

For more information visit the Covesea Lighthouse website

RAF & Royal Navy Heritage Centre

The RAF & Royal Navy Heritage Centre at Covesea Lighthouse in Lossiemouth is a unique museum space that highlights the rich aviation and naval history of the region, closely tied to RAF Lossiemouth and its previous identity as RNAS HMS Fulmar. This Heritage Centre, nestled beside a restored 19th‑century lighthouse, offers one of the best vantage points in Scotland for plane-spotting, combined with a heartfelt, local‑led tribute to the area’s military aviation and naval legacy. Whether you’re a history buff, military enthusiast, or just curious, it’s a must‑visit destination in Moray.

What you’ll see and experience:
Exhibits covering RAF operations from pre‑WWII days and Royal Navy air activities between 1946–1973, through to the current-day Typhoon and P‑8 Poseidon squadrons at Lossiemouth

Artifacts such as the bell from HMS Fulmar, a model of HMS Eagle, ejector seats, uniforms and other memorabilia donated by ex-service personnel

A flight‑simulator, heritage room, and interpretive displays suitable for school visits and spotters

Opening & Tours
Centre open Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00–16:00, from April/Easter to end of October; visits at other times available by appointment

Why visit?
Offers spectacular views over RAF Lossiemouth and the Moray Firth from both the lighthouse and the centre

Richly curated by volunteers, many of whom have served in the forces, creating a personal, engaging experience

Insights into the transformation of the former naval base back into a modern RAF installation, including current operations with Typhoons and maritime patrol P‑8s

For more information visit the Covesea Lighthouse website

Covesea Skerries Lighthouse – A Beacon of History

Standing proudly since 1846, Covesea Skerries Lighthouse is a testament to Scotland’s maritime heritage. Designed by Alan Stevenson, a member of the renowned Stevenson family of engineers, the lighthouse was constructed to guide ships safely through the hazardous waters of the Moray Firth. At 36 metres tall, it was equipped with a Fresnel lens that had a range of 24 nautical miles, flashing every 20 seconds to alert sailors of the perilous coastline .

The lighthouse remained operational until 2012, when it was decommissioned following the installation of a North Cardinal buoy in the Firth. Now a Category A Listed Building, it is owned and maintained by the Covesea Lighthouse Community Company, a Scottish Registered Charity .