Arbroath Signal Tower Museum

Arbroath Signal Tower Museum Welcome to the Official page for The Signal Tower Museum run by ANGUSalive. DD11 1PU. DD8 1BB. DD10 8HF.

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. 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 the coastal town’

s connection with the sea 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. Visitors can climb the dramatic spiral staircase and visit the tower room by booking one of our enlightening tower tours or 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. We have museums in Arbroath, Forfar and Montrose, plus galleries in Arbroath and Carnoustie Libraries which have fascinating displays of objects and photographs relating to the life and work in Angus. Behind the scenes there is a wealth of local history, archaeology, natural history and geology. Our Collections can be searched online at https://angusalive.adlibhosting.com/home

The museums and galleries all all free to enter and have busy diaries of events, temporary exhibitions and family activities. Opening Hours (1 November 2025 - 31 March 2026)

Signal Tower Museum Arbroath
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10.30am - 4pm
Ladyloan, Arbroath. Tel. 01241 464554
Email [email protected]

Meffan Museum & Art Gallery Forfar
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10.30am - 4pm
20 West High Street, Forfar. Tel. 01307 471771
Email [email protected]

Montrose Museum & Art Gallery
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10.30am - 4pm
Panmure Place, Montrose. Tel. 01674 907447
Email [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE LAST ADMISSION IS 3.30pm for all venues. During the Summer (1 April - 31 October) we are open everyday except Tuesday 10.30am - 4pm.

12/06/2026
If you can make this walk you won't be disappointed.
12/06/2026

If you can make this walk you won't be disappointed.

The Forfar Witches Story: A Guided Walk. The Forfar Witch Trials took place between 1661-1663 and involved 42 local people who were imprisoned and tortured on suspicion of witchcraft, 22 women were found guilty of the crime and executed over the three-year period.

30/05/2026

Join us tomorrow for a visit and you can also celebrate the new A92 cycle path with Angus Cycle Hub

22/05/2026

Wednesday was celebrating these important and fascinating insects 🐝🐝🐝

If you have visited the garden at Signal Tower Museum in Arbroath, you may have noticed these stone structures in the back wall. These are bee boles. 'Bole' is a Scots word for an alcove or recess and bee boles were made to shelter a straw beehive known as a 'rusky'. The bees provided honey and wax as well as pollinating crops and garden plants. Bee boles were a common feature of old gardens and farms in this region but many have since been demolished.

This set came from the kitchen garden at Cairnie Farm near Arbroath where they were saved from demolition in 1969 then moved to the museum in 1975. They probably date to the 18th century but may be older as Cairnie Farm was built around 1750 replacing Cairnie Castle. There was also a nearby site associated with Arbroath Abbey and it has been suggested that the bee boles may have originally come from there, but they are more similar to other local 18th century examples.

Find out more with a visit to the museum, we are open every day apart from Tuesdays from 10:30 until 4pm, with last admissions at 3:30pm. Free admission, donations are welcome and go towards the upkeep of ANGUSalive Museums and Galleries.
Dog are welcome within the museum too 🐾🐾
We look forward to welcoming you on your visit.

Address

Arbroath Signal Tower Museum, Ladyloan
Arbroath
DD111PU

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+441241464554

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