Description
Discover the gripping saga of Scotland's most iconic lighthouses; a tale of engineering brilliance, human resilience, and maritime salvation.
This beautifully illustrated history reveals how the Northern Lighthouse Board transformed treacherous Scottish waters into safe passage for countless sailors.
Follow four generations of the legendary Stevenson family as they engineered masterpieces like Bell Rock and Skerryvore, pushing the boundaries of innovation and invention. But this is more than engineering, it's the intimate story of lighthouse keepers and their families, living extraordinary lives on Scotland's windswept edge, maintaining the lights that saved lives night after night.
From the Board's founding in 1786 through the rise of automation, witness how technological progress ultimately ended an entire way of life. Today, the lights still flash across Scotland's rugged coastline, but the keepers are gone.
This compelling chronicle captures a vanished era—one of survival, sacrifice, and the unsung heroes who answered the call "For the Safety of All."
A must-read for anyone captivated by Scottish history, maritime heritage, or the human stories behind our most enduring landmarks.
Paperback 96 pages.
Approx: 16.9 x 23.6 cm.