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Mull of Galloway Lighthouse and Exhibition
<p>The Lighthouse, built by Robert Stevenson, took two years to build; work commenced in 1828 and the Lighthouse was first lit on 26th March 1830. The tower stands 26 metres high and the light is 99 metres above sea level. On a clear night, the light can be seen 20 nautical miles (23 land miles) away with a flashing white light every 20 seconds.</p><p>Until 1971, the lens was a combination of shining brass and sparkling crystal revolving on beautifully made rollers. Paraffin for the lamps and lighthouse keepers’ cottages, came via ships, deposited at East Tarbet and stored in a stone building. These ships were also used to move lighthouse keepers around the coastline from post to post.</p><p>In 1971, the Lighthouse was converted to electricity and began to use a sealed-beam light, mounted on a gearless revolving pedestal. In early 2019 the Northern Lighthouse Board undertook a complete refurbishment and replaced the old light with a two-tier light of a total of 180,000 candelas. The 2 lights together make an 18 nautical mile range which is a reduction of 10 nautical miles. </p><p>The Lighthouse became automatic in 1988 and is now remotely monitored from the <a href="https://www.nlb.org.uk/LighthouseLibrary/Lighthouse/Mull-of-Galloway/">Northern Lighthouse Board</a>’s headquarters in Edinburgh. The Lighthouse is open to the public in July, august, bank holidays and school holidays.</p>
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Stranraer
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Robert Stevenson (Engineer)
8/9/2019
11 am till 5 pm
<p><a href="http://www.mull-of-galloway.co.uk" target="_blank">Lighthouse & Exhibition guides; display/talk about the engines followed by switch on to operate the Foghorn – this can be viewed from the balcony behind the Exhibition at 1pm. RSPB staff will also be on the Reserve</a></p><p><a href="http://www.mull-of-galloway.co.uk" target="_blank">www.mull-of-galloway.co.uk</a></p><p>info@mull-of-galloway.co.uk</p>
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