Section Index
Bicentennial - 2011
Visiting the Rock
Underwater Life
at the Bell Rock

"Inchcape Rock" by Robert Southey
Light-keeper's Duties "1823"
The Bell Rock Prayer
Sir Joseph Banks and Mutiny on the Bounty
Sir Walter Scott's visit, the "Pharos Loquitur"
"The Year without a Summer"
"Death of HMS Argyll"
Pharos Experience
Preparing for Automation
A Keeper's Account
'"A Quiet Night In"

A Keeper's Account
"Outdoor 'Excursions'"

North Carr Lightships
Links



The new 200 Bicentennial Supplement for the Bell Rock Lighthouse website is now on line - see Home page

Bell Rock Lighthouse Bicentenary -

"2011 - The Year of the Light"

Edinburgh -

The Northern Lighthouse Board

is responsible for the Bell Rock Lighthouse and has been repainted the tower for the Bicentenary. Unfortunately NO ACCESS to the tower is possible!


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Arbroath -

The main 2011 - "Year of the Light" events can be access from the Home page of this website.

The Signal Tower Museum is NOW OPEN.

For further information please contact the curator Colin Easton at: EastonCG@angus.gov.uk

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BOAT TRIPS

are available from the harbour to the Rock at most times of the year, but Always Weather Permitting. Please keep in mind that landing at the Rock is not normally possible. It is too dangerous due to tides and weather conditions and the Northern Lighthouse Board do not allow the general public access to the tower.
Contact Alex Smith, Inchcape Marine Services, Arbroath. 07752 470621

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Fraserburgh -

The home of the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses. Many important lighthouse exhibits from the era of the Bell Rock and Stevenson engineers are already on display.


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