Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 06/05/2026We’re recruiting for a part-time Retained Lightkeeper for Orkney to help maintain four lighthouses - Hoy High, Hoy Low, Noup Head and Cantick Head. Apply by 11 May www.nlb.org.uk/vacancies/re... 000
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Pentland Skerries Lighthouse. One of 208 lighthouses we manage and maintain in Scotland and Isle of Man. 📸 Rob, Electrical/Electronic Technician for our 2025 lighthouse calendar 051
Reposted by Northern Lighthouse BoardBiosecurity for LIFE @biosecuritylife.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Our detection dog Reid has been helping check for rats in cargo going to Bass Rock for lighthouse restoration for @nlb-uk.bsky.social. These checks are important to help protect the large Northern Gannet colony on the island from invasive predators. #NatureRestorationFund @naturescot.bsky.social 096
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Our team get to some amazing locations. This photo was taken on a recent site visit to Rattray Head Lighthouse. The lighthouse was established in 1895 and engineered by David Alan Stevenson. It’s situated off the Aberdeenshire coast. 📸 Craig, Project Leader/Engineer 020
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Did we tell you we’ve been shortlisted in the Sustainable Transport Category of the National Sustainability Awards? The winners will be announced tonight so please wish us luck! #ScotClimateWeek #nationalsustainabilityawards 020
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 13/09/2025We're Hiring! Retained Lightkeeper – Caithness Are you looking for a unique part-time role? We're recruiting for a Retained Lightkeeper to help maintain three lighthouses in the Caithness area. Closing date 2 October www.nlb.org.uk/vacancies/re... 031
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 30/07/2025It was a pleasure to welcome Mike Kane, Maritime Minister to our Oban Base & Corran Point Lighthouse. The Minister also went onboard our vessel PHAROS where he found out more about our vital work to keep mariners and the environment safe around the coasts of Scotland and the Isle of Man. 020
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 13/07/2025J U L Y . L I G H T H O U S E Ruvaal Lighthouse is situated at the north end of the island of Islay. It was established in 1859 and engineered by David & Thomas Stevenson Photo by Graham, Able Seafarer for our 2025 lighthouse calendar #lighthouses #maritime #stevensons #engineering 051
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Hyskeir Lighthouse is situated in the Inner Hebrides. *Lighthouse Facts* Year Established: 1904 Engineer: David A and Charles Stevenson Character: Flashing white (3) every 30 seconds Range: 24 nautical miles Photo by Billy, HS&E Manager for our 2025 lighthouse calendar. #lighthouse 020
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 16/06/2025V A C A N CY *Principal Mechanical Engineer* We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our vital safety service for mariners. Apply by 20 June. See our website for details www.nlb.org.uk/vacancies/pr... 031
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 28/05/2025M A Y . L I G H T H O U S E Skervuile Lighthouse is situated in the Sound of Jura. It was established in 1865 and engineered by David & Thomas Stevenson. It’s one of 208 lighthouses we maintain in Scotland & Isle of Man. 📸 Niki, Able Seafarer for our 2025 Lighthouse Calendar #lighthouses 020
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Some of the team were on site at the Bell Rock Lighthouse last week. The Bell Rock is situated off the Angus Coast. The lighthouse was established in 1811 and is the world’s oldest working sea-washed lighthouse. 📸 Neil, Mechanical Technician 020
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 24/04/2025New job anyone? We’re currently recruiting for: *Electrical Project Engineer* *Civil Project Engineer* If you’d like to join our vital safety service for mariners, see our website for more information www.nlb.org.uk/who-we-are/v... 010
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 29/03/2025A few images from recent heli ops activity at: Ailsa Craig Pladda Sanda Sule Skerry 📸 Steven, Assistant Bosun #lighthouses #scotland #maritimeuk #helicopteroperations #helicopter #shipping #safetyatsea 020
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 28/03/2025We are delighted to welcome Fiona Larkin to our Board of Commissioners. Commissioners contribute to the strategic leadership and governance of NLB, in the delivery of our critical safety service to mariners in Scottish and Isle of Man waters. www.nlb.org.uk/news/scottis...nlb.org.ukScottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Transport Appoints Fiona Larkin as Commissioner to the Northern Lighthouse BoardScottish Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, announced the appointment of Fiona Larkin as Commissioner to NLB 000
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Muckle Flugga Lighthouse is Britain’s most northerly lighthouse located in Shetland Isles. It was established in 1854 and built by Thomas and David Stevenson. It’s one of 208 lighthouse we manage & maintain in Scotland and Isle of Man. 📸 Rob, Electrical/Electronic Technician #lighthouses 071
Northern Lighthouse Board @nlb-uk.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Happy International Women’s Day! Today, as we recognise and celebrate all the amazing women who work for NLB, we’d like to introduce you to some of our Commissioners. www.nlb.org.uk/news/celebra... #IWD2025 #internationalwomensday #womeninmaritimenlb.org.ukCelebrating International Women's Day 2025As we mark International Women's Day 2025, we would like to recognise and celebrate the work of our female Commissioners. 040