Buckie North Pier Lighthouse, Historic lighthouse on North Pier in Buckie, Scotland
Description
Buckie North Pier Lighthouse is a white circular stone tower topped with a lantern room and viewing gallery, positioned at the northern pier's end to guide harbor traffic. Built in 1913, the structure reaches about 15 meters (49 feet) and displays the traditional proportions found in Scottish coastal beacons.
History
Built in 1913, the lighthouse was listed as a Category C building in 1989 to recognize its value as a maritime structure. Its construction marked the expansion of Buckie's harbor during a period of growth in the local fishing industry.
Culture
This beacon represents the fishing community's long relationship with the sea, showing how the harbor remains central to how locals connect with their maritime past.
Practical
The red flash signal is visible from the water and the pier, helping ships navigate safely into the harbor. When visiting, you can photograph it from the surrounding pier area without needing special permission or advance booking.
Did you know?
This beacon works with the Cliff Terrace lighthouse to create a precise alignment guide for incoming vessels, a pairing system that became essential for safe navigation in a busy fishing harbor. The two towers form an invisible line that captains still use today.
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