Watercolor prints of
  Lighthouses

 

Here are some watercolour pictures made by Ian H. Boyd

(Scotland and England lighthouses)

With special thanks to my friend Loek who made the perfect scans!

 

Ardnamurchan

N. 56 43.6 W. 6 13.4 FL(2) W 20s

Built by Alan Stevenson in 1849 on the most westerly piont of the British mainland.
The unpainted granite tower stands 36 metres high.
The lighthouse was automated in 1988.

Barns Ness

N. 55 59.2 W. 2 26.2 ISO W 4s

Built by Alan Stevenson , the light was first exhibited on 1 October 1901.
The first light in scotland to use sealed beam lights in 1966.
The light was fully automated in 1986 and is now classed as a minor light.

Bell Rock

N. 56 26.1 W. 2 23.1 FL W 5s

The light was established in 1811 on Inchcape Rock (Scotland) some 12 miles from east Dundee.
It was a major feat of engineering by Robert Stevenson.

Buchan Ness

N. 57 28.2 W. 1 46.4 FL W 5s

The light was first established 1n 1827 and engineerd by Robert Stevenson.
In 1907 a broad red band was painted on the tower to distinguish it as a day mark.
The lighthouse was automated in 1988.

Butt of Lewis

N. 58 31.0 W. 6 15.7 FL W 5s

The lighthouse was build in 1862 by David Alan Stevenson.
The parafin lamp was replaced in 1976 by electricity.
The fog signal was discontinued on 31 March 1995.
The station is due for automation in 1998.

Cape Wrath

N. 58 37.5 W. 5 00.0 FL(4) W 30s

The light was built by Robert Stevenson in 1828 on the most north-westerly tip of the Scottish mainland.
The light is due for automation in 1998.

Chanonry

N. 57 34.5 W. 4 05.4 Oc W 6s

Chanonry Lighthouse was a one man station on the Black Isle where the Moray Firth narrows between Chanonry Point and Fort George.
The light was first exhibited on 1 May 1846.
It was automated in 1984.

Clythness

N. 58 18.7 W. 3 12.6 FL(2) W 30s

This light was established in 1919 at the request of the admirality.
The light was automated in 1964.

Covesea Skerries

N. 57 43.5 W. 3 20.2 FL WR 20s

Built in 1864 by Alan Stevenson.
Its shows a white light with a red sector.
The tower is 36 metres high.

Cromarty

N. 57 41.0 W. 4 02.1 Oc WR 10s

The light was established in 1848 by Alan Stevenson to guide ships in from the Moray Firth to the Cromarty Firth.
The light was automated in 1985.

Duncansby Head

N. 58 28.6 W. 3 01.4 FL W 12s

The light was established in 1926 and engineerd by David A. Stevenson.
Its due for automation in 1997.

Dunnet Head

N. 58 40.3 W. 3 22.4 FL(4) W 30s

The residents of Dunnet Head Lighthouse are the most northerly inhabitants of the British mainland.
The light was established in 1831 and engineered by Robert Stevenson.
It was automated om 31 March 1989.

Fair Isle South

N. 59 30.9 W. 1 39.0 FL(4) W 30s

The light was established in 1892, the engineer was David A. Stevenson.
The light is due for automation in 1998.

Fair Isle North

N. 59 33.2 W. 1 36.5 FL(2) W 30s

The light was established in 1892, the engineer was David A. Stevenson.
The tower was automated in 1983.

Girdle Ness

N. 57 08.3 W. 2 02.8 FL(2) W 20s

Built by Robert Stevenson, the light was established in 1833.
It was originally built to show two fixed lights - one from the top of the tower and another from a gallery about one third of the way up.
The lower light was discontinued in 1890 and the lighthouse was automated in 1991.

Holburn Head

N. 58 36.9 W. 3 32.4 FL WR 10s

The light was established in 1862, and engineered by David and Thomas Stevenson.
The lighthouse is situated at Scrabster on the west side of Thurso Bay.
The station was automated in 1988.

Hoy High

N. 58 56.2 W. 3 16.3 Oc WR 8s

The light was established in 1851, the engineer was Alan Stevenson.
The light was automated in 1978.

Hyskier

N. 56 58.2 W. 6 40.9 FL(3) W 30s

The light was established in 1904, the engineer was David A. Stevenson.
It stands on rocks 5 miles south-west of canna.

Isle of May

N. 56 11.2 W. 2 33.3 FL(2) W 15s

The Isle light is the site of the first lighthouse in Scotland built in 1635.
The current lighthouse was established in 1816 by Robert Stevenson.
The light was automated on 13 March 1989.

Kinnaird Head

N. 57 41.9 W. 2 00.1 FL W 15s

Kinnaird Head was the very first lighthouse build by the Northern Lighthouse Board in 1787.
The light was automated in 1991.
Kinnaird is now the home of the Scotland's Lighthouse Museum and the best example of an
intact lighthouse station.

Muckle Flugga

N. 60 51.3 W. 0 53.0 FL(2) W 20s

The light was established in 1854, and the engineers were David and Thomas Stevenson.
The lighthouse stands on the most northerly rock in the British Isles.
The station was automated in 1995.

Mull of Galloway

N. 54 38.1 W. 4 51.4 FL W 20s

The light was established in 1828, and engineered by Robert Stevenson.
The station was automated in 1988.

Noss Head

N. 58 28.8 W. 3 03.0 FL WR 20s

The light was established in 1849, and engineered by Alan Stevenson.
The station was automated in 1987 and the original lens is in Wick Heritage Museum.

Rattray Head

N. 57 36.6 W. 1 48.9 FL(3) W 20s

The light was established in 1895, and engineered by David Alan Stevenson.
The station was automated in 1982.

Rubha Reidh

N. 57 51.4 W. 5 48.6 FL(4) W 15s

The light was established in 1912, and engineered by David A. Stevenson.
The station was automated in 1986.

Sanda

N. 55 16.5 W. 5 34.9 FL W 10s

The light was established in 1850, and engineered by Alan Stevenson.
The original lighthouse lens is now displayed at Scotland's Lighthouse Museum.
The station was automated in 1988.

Scurdie Ness

N. 56 42.1 W. 2 26.1 FL(3) W 20s

The light was established in 1870, and engineered by David and Thomas Stevenson.
The station was automatedin 1987.

Skerryvore

N. 56 19.4 W. 7 06.9 FL W 10s

The light was established in 1844, and engineered by Alan Stevenson.
It is the tallest lighthouse in Scotland and marks a reef of roacks some 11 miles south-west of Tiree.
The station was automated in 1988.

Tarbat Ness

N. 57 51.9 W. 3 46.5 FL(4) W 30s

Tarbat Ness was engineered by Robert Stevenson and the light was first lit on 26 January 1830.
Its the third tallest tower in Scotland.
The lens and machine are now in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.
It was automated in 1985.

Turnberry

N. 55 19.6 W. 4 50.6 FL W 15s

The light was established in 1873, and engineered by David and Thomas Stevenson.
The station was automated in 1966.

 

With special thanks to "Scotlands Lighthouse Museum"

 

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