Find Lighthouses In The North

A small lighthouse that sits on the end of the west pier at Anstruther Harbour.

A late 1800s lighthouse, built to replace the original which was erected in 1636.

A lighthouse built in 1908, on the headland near Ruby Bay, with fantastic views over the Firth of Forth.

Whitby’s historic piers and lighthouses tell the story of the town’s maritime past, from Tudor stonework to 19th century beacons.

Sandstone tower built in 1904 used as a navigational aid until 1916

A beautiful lighthouse that sits above the windswept cliffs on the north west coast of Assynt.

A lighthouse and visitors centre which sits at the end of the Mull of Galloway peninsula with incredible views and wildlife.

Square lighthouse overlooking the Solway Firth.

Lighthouse built in 1826, where Grace Darling spotted the wreck of the SS Forfarshire.

The new Flamborough Head Lighthouse built in 1806.

Built in 1674 from white chalk by Sir John Clayton and George Blake.

This peninsula has several pleasing aspects such as a lighthouse, a cannon and the goddess Nike atop the war memorial.

A cast iron lighthouse set in Roker Cliff Park.

A stunning example of a lighthouse in Sunderland with a parabolic pier.

A 900m long pier protecting ships when entering the River Tyne at Tynemouth.

Decommissioned leading lights in North Shields.

Two obelisk navigation beacons that when lined up would direct you into Holy Island harbour.

A white pyramid daymark on the north east Emmanuel Head of Holy Island.

The original 1910 building with the new lantern on its roof.

Built in the 1870s, it was the first lighthouse in the world to be designed and built specifically to use alternating electric current.

A Victorian lighthouse built in 1882, still used for navigational purposes today.

A lighthouse situated 100m inland in Bath Terrace, Blyth.

A lighthouse on a small tidal island just north of Whitley Bay. It is linked to the mainland by a short concrete causeway which is submerged at high tide.