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General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man. Our principal concern is for the safety of mariners at sea www.nlb.org.uk

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Pentland Skerries Lighthouse. One of 208 lighthouses we manage and maintain in Scotland and Isle of Man.

πŸ“Έ Rob, Electrical/Electronic Technician for our 2025 lighthouse calendar

21.11.2025 17:17 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our detection dog Reid has been helping check for rats in cargo going to Bass Rock for lighthouse restoration for @nlb-uk.bsky.social. These checks are important to help protect the large Northern Gannet colony on the island from invasive predators. #NatureRestorationFund @naturescot.bsky.social

19.11.2025 09:44 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our team get to some amazing locations. This photo was taken on a recent site visit to Rattray Head Lighthouse.

The lighthouse was established in 1895 and engineered by David Alan Stevenson. It’s situated off the Aberdeenshire coast.

πŸ“Έ Craig, Project Leader/Engineer

22.10.2025 18:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Did we tell you we’ve been shortlisted in the Sustainable Transport Category of the National Sustainability Awards?

The winners will be announced tonight so please wish us luck!

#ScotClimateWeek #nationalsustainabilityawards

01.10.2025 17:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're Hiring!

Retained Lightkeeper – Caithness

Are you looking for a unique part-time role?

We're recruiting for a Retained Lightkeeper to help maintain three lighthouses in the Caithness area.

Closing date 2 October www.nlb.org.uk/vacancies/re...

13.09.2025 09:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It was a pleasure to welcome Mike Kane, Maritime Minister to our Oban Base & Corran Point Lighthouse.

The Minister also went onboard our vessel PHAROS where he found out more about our vital work to keep mariners and the environment safe around the coasts of Scotland and the Isle of Man.

30.07.2025 10:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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J U L Y . L I G H T H O U S E

Ruvaal Lighthouse is situated at the north end of the island of Islay. It was established in 1859 and engineered by
David & Thomas Stevenson

Photo by Graham, Able Seafarer for our 2025 lighthouse calendar

#lighthouses #maritime #stevensons #engineering

13.07.2025 14:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hyskeir Lighthouse is situated in the Inner Hebrides.
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*Lighthouse Facts*
Year Established: 1904
Engineer: David A and Charles Stevenson
Character: Flashing white (3) every 30 seconds
Range: 24 nautical miles
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Photo by Billy, HS&E Manager for our 2025 lighthouse calendar.

#lighthouse

26.06.2025 13:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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V A C A N CY

*Principal Mechanical Engineer*

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our vital safety service for mariners.

Apply by 20 June. See our website for details www.nlb.org.uk/vacancies/pr...

16.06.2025 10:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
White lighthouse with people standing on rocks below lighthouse tower

White lighthouse with people standing on rocks below lighthouse tower

M A Y . L I G H T H O U S E

Skervuile Lighthouse is situated in the Sound of Jura. It was established in 1865 and engineered by David & Thomas Stevenson. It’s one of 208 lighthouses we maintain in Scotland & Isle of Man.

πŸ“Έ Niki, Able Seafarer for our 2025 Lighthouse Calendar
#lighthouses

28.05.2025 08:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Some of the team were on site at the Bell Rock Lighthouse last week.

The Bell Rock is situated off the Angus Coast. The lighthouse was established in 1811 and is the world’s oldest working sea-washed lighthouse.

πŸ“Έ Neil, Mechanical Technician

06.05.2025 16:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New job anyone? We’re currently recruiting for:
*Electrical Project Engineer*
*Civil Project Engineer*

If you’d like to join our vital safety service for mariners, see our website for more information www.nlb.org.uk/who-we-are/v...

24.04.2025 12:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A few images from recent heli ops activity at:

Ailsa Craig
Pladda
Sanda
Sule Skerry

πŸ“Έ Steven, Assistant Bosun

#lighthouses #scotland #maritimeuk #helicopteroperations #helicopter #shipping #safetyatsea

29.03.2025 19:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Stunning photos!

29.03.2025 19:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Transport Appoints Fiona Larkin as Commissioner to the Northern Lighthouse Board Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, announced the appointment of Fiona Larkin as Commissioner to NLB

We are delighted to welcome Fiona Larkin to our Board of Commissioners. Commissioners contribute to the strategic leadership and governance of NLB, in the delivery of our critical safety service to mariners in Scottish and Isle of Man waters.
www.nlb.org.uk/news/scottis...

28.03.2025 09:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for the welcome 😊

21.03.2025 16:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Muckle Flugga Lighthouse is Britain’s most northerly lighthouse located in Shetland Isles. It was established in 1854 and built by Thomas and David Stevenson. It’s one of 208 lighthouse we manage & maintain in Scotland and Isle of Man.

πŸ“Έ Rob, Electrical/Electronic Technician
#lighthouses

21.03.2025 14:27 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Celebrating International Women's Day 2025 As we mark International Women's Day 2025, we would like to recognise and celebrate the work of our female Commissioners.

Happy International Women’s Day!

Today, as we recognise and celebrate all the amazing women who work for NLB, we’d like to introduce you to some of our Commissioners.

www.nlb.org.uk/news/celebra...

#IWD2025 #internationalwomensday #womeninmaritime

08.03.2025 10:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0