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Covesea Lighthouse Lossiemouth, Lossiemouth

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Covesea Skerries Lighthouse, belonging to the Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB), is built on top of a small headland on the south coast of the Moray Firth at Covesea, near Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland.HistoryFollowing a storm in the Moray Firth in November 1826 when 16 vessels were sunk, applications were made for lighthouses at Tarbat Ness, on the opposite coast, and at Covesea Skerries. The Commissioners of Northern Light Houses (the precursor of the NLB) and Trinity House felt that a lighthouse at Covesea was unnecessary but this was against public opinion. Many letters and petitions were delivered to them. Eventually, the engineer and a committee of the Board surveyed the coastline and the Elder Brethren were asked to look for the best location. They recommended a lighthouse on the Craighead with a beacon on Halliman's Skerries, which the Commissioners agreed to. A grid iron tower was erected on the Halliman's Skerries in 1845, and in 1846, the Covesea Skerries Lighthouse was completed at a cost of £11,514.The surrounding walls, because of their height, caused vortices in the yard area in strong winds. This interfered with lightkeepers lookout so the walls were lowered in 1907.In 1984, the lighthouse was automated being remotely monitored and controlled at the Northern Lighthouse Board's offices in Edinburgh, but originally, the lens was rotated by a clockwork mechanism with gradually descending weights providing the energy. The original lens is on display at the Lossiemouth Fisheries and Community Museum.

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By iainmcleod On March 21, 2018

Bracing walk along a cracking beach with lovely sand beside the links golf course. At the point you arrive at the base of the lighthouse so can climb or walk atop to get the view. Apparently it featur... more »
By Lothar R On March 16, 2018

Vom Golfclub aus kann man auf den Dünen oder am Meer entlang wandern. Einfache Tour ca. 1 Stunde. Der Leuchtturm ist privat und nur auf Anfrage zu besichtigen. more »

Golf Club, you can walk on the dunes or along the sea. Easy tour 1 hour. The Lighthouse is private and only on request for visit.

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By khorseman On February 18, 2018

Recommend a visit to this light house, great views looking over the sea, and Lossiemouth. Lovely at night as it is lit with ever changing coloured lights. more »

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By Tom Deignan On July 2, 2017

This lighthouse is owned and operated by a local community council. Guided visits are run every weekend and at other times by special arrangement. The gentleman who too us round gave a short and very interesting talk on the history of lighthouses in the UK and Scotland in particular. We were then given a guided tour. The views from the balcony were spectacular and are worth a visit in their own right.

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By Victoria Butler On April 25, 2017

A fantastic, informative tour of this beautiful lighthouse given by a very knowledgeable lady. The view is wonderful and the visit out onto the platform bracing. The passion for heritage and love of their local landmark is commendable with everything being maintained by volunteers. Please call to book to avoid being disappointed as this is not open for tours all the time. Be aware there are lots of steps (remember the exercise will allow you to enjoy cake and ice cream in the local cafes and restaurants afterwards!). Be prepared for great views. Well worth a visit.

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By Brian Taylor On August 15, 2017

A beautiful gently 4 mile round trip from Lossiemouth centre. In the distance you can see not only the seas horizon, but to the west more majestic mountains.

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By Martin Broom On August 9, 2017

Nice place, lovely area, but it is situated on a private road, so you cannot see it up close.

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By Daren Henderson On August 8, 2017

My Father working for NLB we used to holiday here IN the lighthouse every year! glorious memories ;)

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