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The lonely, lifesaving lighthouses of the treacherous north-east coastline

The lighthouses of the north-east of Scotland were among the most innovative, finding new ways to help save lives at sea. ....

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Step back in time: Girdleness Lighthouse

Step back in time: Girdleness Lighthouse
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Girdleness Lighthouse is one of the most iconic landmarks on Aberdeen’s skyline, standing guard between sea and shore as a beacon of safety.
Its history, though, is rooted in tragedy. In 1813, the whaling ship Oscar was dashed against the coast at Girdleness Bay in a brutal storm and sank with 42 sailors aboard. There were urgent calls for a lighthouse – made stronger by two subsequent tragedies at the same spot when the Caledonia and the Thames were lost on the same day in 1815. ....

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Step back in time: Girdleness Lighthouse - Evening Express

Step back in time: Girdleness Lighthouse
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Girdleness Lighthouse is one of the most iconic landmarks on Aberdeen’s skyline, standing guard between sea and shore as a beacon of safety.
Its history, though, is rooted in tragedy. In 1813, the whaling ship Oscar was dashed against the coast at Girdleness Bay in a brutal storm and sank with 42 sailors aboard. There were urgent calls for a lighthouse – made stronger by two subsequent tragedies at the same spot when the Caledonia and the Thames were lost on the same day in 1815.
Eventually Girdleness Lighthouse came into service on October 15 1833, designed by engineer Robert Stevenson – the grandfather of author Robert Louis Stevenson. It has been keeping shipping safe ever since. Join us as we shine a light on this historic building over the decades. ....

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