Interested in finding out about the job of a Retained Lighthouse Keeper (RLK)? BBC Breakfast featured RLK Barry Miller this morning. Barry talks to @bbclornag about this unusual job & visits lighthouses he helps to look after in SW Scotland. Catch up on iPlayer #bbcbreakfast
What an honour to be a finalist in #NationalSustainabilityAwards@CTBetterSociety. This is testament to the hard work of our team who are committed to ensure NLB operates in the most sustainable way practicable to minimise our impact on the environment https://t.co/ioTGPJxcLI
Today is #MerchantNavyDay which marks the service of generations of seafarers and is a good reminder to all how much we rely on those who crew vessels from ferries, tankers and cargo ships to Lighthouse Tenders. The Red Ensign is proudly flying from the @NLB_UK HQ in Edinburgh.
@NLB_UK is recruiting a Commissioner (Non-Executive Director). Candidates must have board-level experience of sound financial, risk and performance management. More details can be found at the vacancies section on NLB’s website. https://t.co/Cpe2paxHDG Closing date 25 Aug 23
Irish Lights is seeking to appoint a Senior Project Manager on a fixed term contract for its Vessel Replacement Project.
Full details and candidate briefing pack is available at https://t.co/9hCooEDFGa
A busy week of meetings and presentations in the Isle of Man but just taken the opportunity to walk up to check on Douglas Head - working beautifully and to character. 😊 @NLB_UK
This is a fantastic opportunity. GRAD undertakes research and development of physical and radio marine aids to navigation to support the GLA’s mission to deliver a reliable, efficient and cost-effective aids to navigation service for the benefit and safety of all mariners.
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Technicians Craig and Luke are at Canna Lighthouse today for routine maintenance work.
If you’d like to join our team, we’re currently recruiting for an Electrical Technician https://t.co/Ng27aUpD3I
Image by Craig, Mechanical Technician
Today we are flying the Ukrainian flag from our Edinburgh HQ, Oban Base & ships in support of those affected by the war, in particular our colleagues and friends in the State Hydrographic Service of Ukraine and to demonstrate our support to Ukraine as a maritime state @IALAISM
The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses (Fraserburgh) remains open on our winter schedule.
OPEN: WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY 10am-5pm
CLOSED: MONDAY-TUESDAY
Tours of the lighthouse run at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm.
Cafe remains closed. @DFraserburgh@GoIndustScot
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We’re recruiting for an Operations Assistant to join our team here in Oban. You’ll work on a range of admin duties to support Oban base, our vessels PHAROS & POLE STAR & the buoy maintenance programme. Closing date 20 January https://t.co/EfZgpdcCmv
Jack is in his first year of a Deck Rating Apprenticeship with us and combines sea training on PHAROS with shore training @COGCnautical
Jack is pictured with Bosun Calum who also happens to be his Dad! Great to see father and son working together
#maritime#apprenticeships
Last month our chief executive gave a talk about NLB to Calton Explorers & Broughton Scouts. And today the groups visited PHAROS in #Leith. Thanks to Master Chris, Chief Caterer Neil & Chief Engineer Scott for hosting the visit & answering the many brilliant questions #sesscouts
Every Christmas there is at least one lighthouse gift in my stocking and this year it is an amazing piece of art showing @NLB_UK lighthouse Dubh Artach on a piece of Scottish elm by graffiti artist Syd @thestencilshed fabulous!