DUNURE HARBOUR LIGHT

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All photographs by Bill Newman....MØBNN...MMØBNN/p

DUNURE HARBOUR LIGHT IS LOCATED ON THE WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND 6 MILES/ 10kMS FROM THE TOWN OF AYR AND 300 METRES FROM RUINS OF DUNURE CASTLE.

A coal fire in this lighthouse was lit only when incoming vessels were expected. A seaward opening at the level of the brazier was blocked by a door, which was opened only when the lights of incoming boats were seen. The wall next to the tower prevented the fire being seen from vessels too far to the north; when the light came into view the boat had cleared the dangers off the harbour mouth.

LAST UPDATE 27th SEPTEMBER 2008

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