NLV FINGAL AND PHAROS 1985 PHOTOGRAPHS

7/15/2020

I am delighted to showcase some wonderful images on the website of two former Northern Lighthouse Board Tender Vessels. Sent to me from Robert McLuckie a keen photographer of ships and vessels around Scotland. The images all taken by Robert in 1985 first show the NLV Fingal in various locations in Oban Bay and at the stores depot.
Pharos is shown at the Leith/Granton Harbour where the former NLB stores are located. Robert informed me at the time he was fortunate to be invited to have a tour of Pharos. I hope you enjoy these images in the collection as much as I do. Thank you Robert for sharing the images and your memories. To see the images click the button below.

(If you or anyone you know would like any lighthouse or light-vessel images shared on this website along with any stories please contact me).

FINGAL AND PHAROS 1985 IMAGES

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As a photographer, publisher and lecturer.

This book is my legacy to the Stevenson lighthouses of Scotland and the Isle of Man.

Some require help to remain beacons after the light has gone out.

Since lighthouses have been automated, some are now private homes, while others, now function as holiday accommodation and hotels. Others are unfortunately falling into disrepair.

As someone who is keen both on lighthouses and tourism, I mixed these passions, along with a lifetime hobby of photography to bring you the pictures and the book.

Along with my own experience and helpful hint and tips of the journey of an amazing lighthouse visit or holiday.

Proud to say, I am the first person to start a crowd fund to purchase paint for any lighthouse in Scotland, this being Fair Isle South Lighthouse in 2016.

Following the Lights book has been self funded using my own photographs and text and created not for profit. Any sales of the book will enable the lighthouses to raise funds to maintain these beautiful structures for generations to come.

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