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A gem of the Scottish coast: Rattray Head lighthouse

The lighthouse built despite repeated rejections from Trinity House: Rattray Head lighthouse. The tower was originally proposed by engineer Alan Stevenson in 1851, however, the lighthouse’s construction was postponed repeatedly due to skepticism over its necessity. I visited the lighthouse in September 2023, and was blown away by its beauty. Continue reading A gem of the Scottish coast: Rattray Head lighthouse

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Another of the Stevenson’s Scottish Masterpieces: Cape Wrath Lighthouse

Introduction to Cape Wrath Lighthouse The Cape Wrath Lighthouse is perched on Scotland’s most northwesterly extremity, amidst the wild Scottish Highlands. Its isolated situation makes it quite the adventure to get there, and it has a history intertwined with the legacy of the famed Stevenson family, eminent in lighthouse construction in Scotland. History of Cape … Continue reading Another of the Stevenson’s Scottish Masterpieces: Cape Wrath Lighthouse