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About Us

The Northern Lighthouse Board is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and Isle of Man.

Notices to Mariners

Notices to Mariners provide essential, up to date information and advice to those navigating within our area of jurisdiction.

ALL NOTICES TO MARINERS

Lighthouses

Lighthouses are important features on the coastal landscape, performing a vital role in the safety of mariners in all weathers.

MORE ABOUT OUR MANY LIGHTS

News

Read our latest news and download a copy of the Journal.

Scotland's Outstanding Lighthouses

An initiative developed by the Northern Lighthouse Board to promote and drive tourism to Scotland’s coastal communities and increase awareness of the role and history of NLB’s unique heritage.

Filming

From documentaries to feature films, we will consider requests for filming at some of our locations. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Report a defect or damage

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.

Current vacancies at NLB

Business Support Assistant

Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)

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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Heritage Trust

The Northern Lighthouse Heritage Trust is a charity dedicated to preserving our lighthouse heritage.

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