Holborn Head Lighthouse
Holburn Head Lighthouse, is about one kilometre south of the point, near Scrabster Harbour on the western shore of Thurso Bay. The lighthouse was designed and built by David and Thomas Stevenson, it was completed in 1862. The tower for the light is integral with the keepers' house which is unusual since most Scottish lighthouses are separate from the house. After entering the upper floor front doorway there is a vestibule with 2 entrances, one to the Lightkeepers House and the other to the Lighthouse Tower. There were 2 Lightkeepers houses and the Tower within the building. Separate to this was the Principal Keeper's House. The light was automated in 1988 and discontinued in 2003.
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