Lighthouse - where is it.

[MM5AHO]

Not in use now, but said to be the second oldest in Scotland, originally coal fired.. Where?

 

[cliff]

On the Little Cumbrae, built in 1757

 

[alan_d]

Please Sir, please Sir, I know where the oldest lighthouse in Scotland was. (1635, if you are interested.)

 

[Uricanejack]

I don't could google. but would prefere to here

 

[alan_d]

Probably the site of the first navigational light in Scotland was on the Isle of May in the Firth of Forth. From the Northern Lighthouse Board website:

A lighthouse has been operating on the Isle of May since 1635 in which year King Charles 1st granted a patent to James Maxwell of Innerwick and John and Alexander Cunningham of Barnes to erect a beacon on that island and to collect dues from shipping for its maintenance. This light, however, was a crude affair and consisted of a stone structure, surmounted by an iron chauffeur in which there burned a coal fire to serve as the illuminant. The coals were hoisted to the fire by means of a box and pulley and three men were employed the whole year round attending to the fire which consumed about 400 tons of coal a year. In 1790 a lightkeepers' entire family was suffocated by fumes, except for an infant daughter, who was found alive 3 days later.

 

[MM5AHO]

Yes, three lighthouses on wee Cumbrae, the one at top of the hill the oldest.

 

[A1Sailor]

I understand HRH Princess Anne is an authority on Scottish Lighthouses, having visited lots of them - a bit like Munro Bagging, but lighthouses! Gosh...

 

[cliff]

Yes, three lighthouses on wee Cumbrae, the one at top of the hill the oldest.

So I win the coconut then?

 

[MM5AHO]

yes, you got the shy first.

 

[interloper]

Veering slightly off-topic, if any member of this forum would like their own lighthouse, I know of one that is available:

http://www.era.com/property/41010993-101024564/56-shore-drive-mathews-va-23109/

56 Shore Drive
Mathews, VA 23109
$249,500
Single Family
Bed:3
Sqft:1,500
Lot:0.67 acre
MLS#:104612
Listing Key:3015812

Description:
Historic Wolf Trap Lighthouse, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia and Shore Drive,a waterfront lot on Horn Harbor, sold together for a unique waterfront package. Wolf Trap is a caisson lighthouse built to withstand ice flows and extreme weather. Lighthouse has 5 levels starting at the top with the Copula and working light, one room watchtower, third floor with 3 bedrooms, main floor with kitchen,living and bath area,with outside deck/walk and basement for storage with portholes for the windows. Victorian feel with original wood trim. Federal and Virginia Tax credits total 45% available towards restoration costs. Wolf Trap is tax exempt. Possible Bed and Breakfast, Day Tours or unique vacation getaway. This is truly the ultimate Chesapeake Bay waterfront experience!

Main Features:
Listing Status Active
Year Built 1894
Floors 5 Tax Year 2013
Rental Price $0
Extra Features:
Last Update Date 2013-08-27 15:07:02.443
Mls Id 104612
Property Designation Other Residential
Show Price 1
Special Program ERA Historic Property
Zip 23109