David York's photos with the keyword: Tayport

Tayport West (High) Lighthouse

04 Nov 2011 242
Built in 1820, it was the high light for a pair of leading lights used to aid navigation of the Tay. This light is the only one of the three Tayport lights that is still operational.

Tayport East (Low) Lighthouse

04 Nov 2011 209
Built in 1823, it was the low light for a pair of leading lights used to aid navigation of the Tay. Its use was discontinued in 1848 when it was decided that it was too close to the high light for accurate navigation. It was replaced by the pile light off shore.