
About Us
The Northern Lighthouse Board is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and Isle of Man.
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Notices to Mariners
Notices to Mariners provide essential, up to date information and advice to those navigating within our area of jurisdiction.
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Lighthouses
Lighthouses are important features on the coastal landscape, performing a vital role in the safety of mariners in all weathers.
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To report any defects or damage to any of our aids to navigation please telephone our 24 hour freephone emergency number
08000 326655
Free from UK landlines, some mobile providers may charge.

Commercial Services
Our primary function is to carry out our statutory duties providing Aids to Navigation for the safety of the mariner. However, the Merchant Shipping and Maritime Safety Act 1977, allows us to use any spare capacity in the statutory programme to offer marine support services to clients.
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The Northern Lighthouse Heritage Trust is a charity dedicated to preserving our lighthouse heritage.
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