A final call for former lighthouse keepers to come forward and be part of a landmark north east event has been made.
Kinnaird Head in Fraserburgh will be switched on next week to mark the 20th anniversary of the automation of Scotland’s beacons.
To mark the occasion, the town’s Museum of Scottish Lighthouses has invited former lighthouse keepers to the port to take turns manning the light over a 24-hour period.
Guests already include North Ronaldsay keeper Billy Muir and former Fair Isle South caretaker Bill Gault.
But last night, museum collections manager Michael Strachan said there was still time for more keepers to be involved with the celebrations.
As well as manning Kinnaird Head, the event is being used to get the men together to share stories from their time with the Northern Lighthouse Board.
Mr Strachan said: “We have one older keeper coming just to be a part of it, and we would encourage more of that.
“Part of the event will be an attempt to capture keepers memories in an informal setting by recording their conversations with each other about their experiences.”
The switch-on, which is only done sporadically and for major events in the town, is also open to the public to attend, with the museum readying itself to be open throughout the night on Friday March 30.
Mr Strachan yesterday said spaces on tours during the event were also still available, although they were filling up fast.
“Booking is essential to avoid disappointment,” he added.
“Members of the public can also come to watch the opening ceremony, depending on space.”
The beacon at Kinnaird Head will officially be re-lit on Friday at 8pm.
An opening ceremony will kick-off events from 7.30pm.
To book a space on one of the tours during the event, call the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses on 01346 511022.
