Michael A. W. Strachan

Scottish Lighthouses: An Illustrated History

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ISBN 13:
9781445658391
author:
Michael A. W. Strachan
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Amberley Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
23.4 x 1.1 x 16.7 cm
Genre:
Art, Architecture & Photography, Architecture, Types of Architecture, Michael A. W. Strachan,Scottish Lighthouses: An Illustrated History,Amberley Publishing,1445658399,Pictorials (See Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional),Scotland,Archite
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New
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£13.71

Description

Scotland's lighthouses have long been a beacon of safety for mariners navigating the country's rugged coast. From 1786, the Northern Lighthouse Board was established to build guiding lights around Scotland's shores, with one family - the Stevensons - playing a dominant role in its history. The Stevenson family's legacy is marked by innovative engineering and technological advancements, including the construction of iconic lighthouses like Bell Rock and Skerryvore. However, their story also involves the lives of light-keepers and their families, who lived and served on the harsh terrain of Scotland's edge. This unique way of life was one of survival, with its own rhythms and challenges. Today, while automation has replaced human keepers, the lighthouses still stand as testaments to the Stevensons' ingenuity and perseverance. This book offers a comprehensive history of Scotland's lighthouses, exploring their engineering marvels, technological breakthroughs, and the people who called them home.

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