Perched on an isolated rock in the Hebrides and said to be the most graceful lighthouse in the world is the Skerryvore lighthouse which, at 156 feet, is also the tallest lighthouse in Scotland.
The story of it and its creator, Alan Stevenson, is remarkable by any standards. Here was a man of exceptional intelligence and wide-ranging ability who overcame Herculean challenges over a six-year period to place a lighthouse on an isolated rock in the wild North Atlantic, 12 miles off Tiree.
The book, illustrated in full colour with beautiful old maps, engravings and photographs, offers an insight into Stevenson’s brilliant but complex character. It will be enjoyed by lighthouse and maritime enthusiasts and those who enjoys real-life engineering achievements full of challenge and adventure.
Book Review: The Lighthouse on Skerryvore by Paul A. Lynn
