You want to find the perfect places to stay for your Scotland trip so you’ll have great experiences and wonderful memories. But the hidden gems are truly hidden because Google shows big sites and chain hotels before anything else. So how can you find quirky or unusual places …
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Posted: December 9th, 2023
October is Black History month, so I am sharing some of the stories of black lightkeepers in the UK and the USA In the days when British lighthouses were manned (and I use that word advisedly) light-keeping was a white affair. The people of colour who have been …
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Posted: August 31st, 2021
It’s pride month, so I thought I would take a look at LGBT fiction and it’s no surprise that there’s a fair amount about lighthouses and lightkeepers. Authors love a lighthouse. There is so much symbolism in a building that’s simultaneously recognisable and romantic but remote. Plus the …
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Posted: June 18th, 2021
We’ve had all sorts of recognition over the years, and have loved collaborating with local groups like the Amateur Radio Society. 2025 – Chosen as a Prize! We were thrilled to be chosen as a prize by Waterstones and Vantage books in a draw for their new publication, …
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Posted: May 21st, 2019