Northern Lighthouse Board

P O L E. S T A R

POLE STAR at anchor at Port Ellen after carrying out local lights inspections.

M A Y . L I G H T H O U S E

Sanda Lighthouse is located off the south end of the Kintyre peninsula, around 13 miles from Campbeltown. It is one of 208 lighthouses we manage and maintain in Scotland and the Isle of Man.

*Lighthouse Facts*
Year Established: 1850
Engineer: Alan Stevenson
Character: Flashing White every 10 seconds
Range: 15 nautical miles

Photo by Matt, Able Seafarer for our 2026 lighthouse calendar.

We're Hiring - Retained Lightkeeper (RLK), Ardnamurchan

We’re recruiting for a Retained Lightkeeper to help maintain three lighthouses -Ardnamurchan, Corran Point and Rubha Nan Gall.

This part-time position will involve carrying out routine inspections and maintenance of the stations as well as responding to malfunctions to keep the lighthouses operational.

If you live locally, are computer literate, physically fit (you’ll have regular medical assessments), and in possession of a full UK driving licence with regular access to a suitable vehicle, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply by 5 June. See our website for details https://www.nlb.org.uk/vacancies/retained-lighthouse-keeper-ardnamurchan/

Ardnamurchan Lighthouse & Visitor Centre

Great welcome for POLE STAR’s first visit to Orkney! BBC Radio Orkney went onboard, had a tour of the ship and chatted to Master Alisdair about the vessel, the technology and the food…

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002wkby

We're Hiring - Retained Lightkeeper (RLK), Orkney.

We’re recruiting for a Retained Lightkeeper for Orkney to help maintain four lighthouses - Hoy High, Hoy Low, Noup Head and Cantick Head.

This part-time position will involve carrying out routine inspections and maintenance of the stations as well as responding to malfunctions to keep the lighthouses operational.

If you live on Orkney, are computer literate, physically fit (you’ll have regular medical assessments), and in possession of a full UK driving licence with regular access to a suitable vehicle, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply by 11 May. See our website for more information and application form https://www.nlb.org.uk/vacancies/retained-lighthouse-keeper-orkney/

C A L F . O F . E D A Y

A beautiful day for heli-ops at Calf of Eday today. Calf of Eday is a minor light situated on the island of Eday north-east of mainland Orkney.

The team are there to prepare for the lighthouse refurbishment which will include replacing the access ladder, balcony and lightroom, along with a complete electrical re‑work. Due to the remote location, most of the materials and equipment have to be transported to and from site via NLB Ship and Helicopter.

Thank you to Jenny, Civil Project Engineer for the images and video.

A P R I L . L I G H T H O U S E

Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse is situated on the Mull of Kintyre, a remote headland at the southwestern tip of the Kintyre peninsula in southwest Scotland. It’s one of 208 lighthouses we manage and maintain in Scotland and Isle of Man.

*Lighthouse Facts*
Year Established: 1788
Engineer: Thomas Smith
Character: Flashing (2) White every 20 seconds
Range: 18 nautical miles

Photo by Gordon, Business Support Officer for our 2026 lighthouse calendar

Five coastal walks with spectacular lighthouse views around Scotland by The Herald

Candy-striped towers and cliff paths: five Scottish lighthouse walks to try this year From Corran Point and Cloch to Tarbat Ness, Fidra and Mull of Galloway, discover five Scottish lighthouse walks with sea views, wildlife and…