Lighthouse Keepers

Episode 3 of our "Keeping Watch" podcast is now available! Listen to Peter Smith describe life growing up at lighthouses- a fantastic listen. Listen now from all major podcast platforms, or see link below: alk.org.uk/resources/keep…

We have a brand-new lighthouse podcast! For details see: alk.org.uk/resources/keep…

The latest issue of Lamp is now out and on its way to ALK members 💡 For more information about joining the ALK visit alk.org.uk/membership/

One of the key tasks of a maintenance visit is to ensure the lens and internal side of the astragal glazing is clean. Team work with our Health & Safety Manager to get this completed. He also rescued a 🐝 - @NLB_UK caring for wildlife!

Happy International Lighthouse Heritage Weekend 🎉⁠ ⁠ Don't forget to use the hashtag #lovealighthouse or #hugalighthouse and tag the ALK - we'll try and share as many posts as we can. Check out ALK website and alk.org.uk/international-…. Have fun! 😁

Keep an eye out on our website to find out the latest on International Lighthouse Heritage Weekend - lots of visitor centres will be open, and more are being added to the list! 👉 Check out alk.org.uk/international-… and also see our Places to Visit section for more ideas.

Coming to a lighthouse near you! International Lighthouse Heritage Weekend - For the latest on what's happening visit alk.org.uk/events/interna… Let us know what you're planning, and if you're taking part! #ilhw #lovealighthouse

The AGM registration process is due to close this Monday 20th June. If you are an ALK member and plan to come to Belfast and haven't registered yet, please do it online via the events webpage: alk.org.uk/events/agm-wee… by midnight this coming Monday!

The latest edition of Lamp, the ALK's quarterly journal, is now out and on its way to members 😊💡 Why not join a friend or family member to the ALK? Anyone with an interest in lighthouses can join! Find out more at alk.org.uk

Come join us for more #MadelnSmethwick activities this Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th in West Bromwich Town Centre as part of Shine a Light Festival! For more info about Shine a Light West Bromwich, follow this link: discoversandwell.co.uk/event/shine-a-…

The Old Tower on Kinnaird Head Castle and Lighthouse will be lit for three consecutive nights to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee! 8PM to MIDNIGHT 2-4 June. @alklighthouse @NLB_UK @RoyalFamily #PlatinumJubilee #JubileeCelebration #Jubilee

Today all 3 flags are flying outside our HQ on George Street, Edinburgh which means the Commissioners are in town! Find out more nlb.org.uk/who-we-are/com…

@MrRobBell we really enjoyed the first episode of the new @channel5_tv Lighthouses: Building The Impossible series and your visit to the Wolf Rock. Next on the list is the Smalls lighthouse this coming Friday, we can't wait! Love lighthouses? Join us: alk.org.uk

Tune in @channel5_tv on Friday 9pm for another round telling the stories of some of Britain's most fascinating rock lighthouses. We kick off with Wolf Rock Lighthouse 8 miles off the coast of Cornwall.

@domhnallcrystal Immerse yourself in the world of lighthouses & lightkeepers and join us! You don't have to have been a lighthouse keeper to join. A great journal, lighthouse trips and meet fellow lighthouse fans :-) alk.org.uk

Well worth a visit, had a fab tour around the #lighthouse this week. @LighthouseMus @DFraserburgh

*ALK AGM WEEKEND: BELFAST* We are delighted to announce that we will finally make it to Belfast this year for the Annual General Meeting 😊 Arrangements are now being made, and registration will open on 1st May. For more info and updates visit: alk.org.uk/events/agm-wee…

@thecoastguy we thought you'd like this too!

This is fantastic.... Lighthouses really do remain an important Aid to Navigation for all at sea. We love them!

The latest issue of Lamp is out and on its way to members 💡😁 We have another bumper issue, filled with fascinating articles and photos. Lamp is sent out quarterly to members of the ALK - why not sign up a friend or loved one as a member: alk.org.uk/membership/