Island Davaar, Tidal island and lighthouse at Campbeltown Loch, Scotland
Island Davaar is a tidal island with a lighthouse in Campbeltown Loch near Scotland. The white tower stands on the northern tip and sits surrounded by shingle banks that connect to the mainland, with the rising and falling water leaving it cut off or accessible depending on the tide.
The lighthouse was built in 1854 by engineers David and Thomas Stevenson to guide ships through Campbeltown Loch. The structure was later automated and has been managed by the Northern Lighthouse Board ever since to keep the shipping lane safe.
One of the seven caves on the island holds a life-size painting of the crucifixion created by Archibald MacKinnon in 1887. This artwork inside the cave shows the religious feeling of that time and draws visitors who venture into the darkness to see it.
Visit planning requires checking tide times carefully because the natural shingle causeway to the mainland near Campbeltown is only open at low tide. Allow plenty of time during your visit and always keep an eye on the water level to avoid getting trapped by incoming water.
The island holds seven caves with different origins, some formed naturally and others carved by hand. These underground spaces are accessible to those who take time to explore the rocky landscape, offering a completely different experience from the lighthouse itself.
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