Davaar Island lighthouse

A trip to this Island is not complete without visiting its lighthouse. Unfortunately it is now a private holiday accommodation meaning a closer look was not possible. As can be seen, a very damp and miserable weather day and so the retro photo treatment seems to match the mood. The land mass across the water is the eastern coast of Kintyre. After visiting this we had a further walk to the craggy cave side southern shore before setting off back again in torrential rain along the mile long sand and stone tidal causeway to the mainland before the tide came back in.

The lighthouse, listed as a building of Architectural and Historic Interest, is situated on the island’s northern tip. It was established in 1854 and designed by Northern Lighthouse Board engineers, David and Thomas Stevenson.

Enjoy full screen.

See PiPs for other views.