Southerness Lighthouse
Southerness Lighthouse is an 18m tall lighthouse overlooking the Solway Firth, towards the Lake District. It was commissioned by the local council back in 1749 to aid the safe passage of ships through the Firth towards the Nith Estuary. At that time, this was an important shipping route in Scotland, with cargo boats coming from Liverpool and Ireland carrying goods to the local area and beyond. Although the lighthouse is no longer in operation, it is an interesting landmark with a unique design set in a beautiful location. The lighthouse is often open to the public in high season, where views from the top are well worth the climb. (Southerness, Scotland)
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