Lighthouses and major lights

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is the General Lighthouse Authority for the waters surrounding Scotland and the Isle of Man. NLB  is responsible for the superintendence and management of all lights, buoys and beacons within this area.

Most of the significant lighthouses and other aids to navigation for general navigation outside harbour limits are provided directly by the Northern Lighthouse Board. Harbour authorities and other third parties under the supervision of NLB provide Aids to Navigation in harbour areas and outside harbour areas on structures such as outfalls, renewable energy sites and oil & gas installations.