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The Board will open its gates at its Oban base on Saturday 19 May 2012 as part of the Oban Festival of the Sea. Our ship NLV POLE STAR will also be alongside and open to the public. The base and ship will be open from 1100 - 1600. Come along and meet the staff and hear about the work we do throughout Scotland and the Isle of Man serving the mariner. For more information on the Festival and events http://www.obanseafestival.org
Welcome to the Northern Lighthouse Board's publication Littoral Light News (Spring 2012) aimed at the users of the coastal waters around Scotland and the Isle of Man....More
Mike Penning, Shipping Minister has launched the General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK & Ireland's aids to navigation strategy '2025 & Beyond'. More....
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The GLAs have now completed their latest 5 yearly comprehensive review of the Aids to Navigation Requirement for the waters around the United Kingdom and Ireland. More...
Our new website was just launched on 26 March 2010, we hope you enjoy your visit and like the fresh and modern design. There is a wealth of information on our site and it will continue to develop through time. Should you wish to give us any feedback or experience any problems during your visit please let us know at webteam@nlb.org.uk
The Atkins Review was commissioned by both Governments following the Consultation in 2009 into a proposed increase in Light Dues. The resulting Report was published on 15 March 2010....More
The Mull of Galloway and Ardnamurchan Lighthouses are now to open to the public for the season. To find out about opening times and facilities, click here
On the 14 May 2008 the General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs) launched their GLA Visual Aids to Navigation Plan (VANP). The Plan focuses specifically on the visual aids needed for safe navigation in the changing marine environment....More