SLM.2016.154.1
Museum
The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
Date
1910
Object Number
SLM.2016.154.1
Title

Bullseye lens part from Buchan Ness Lighthouse

Object Category
Lens
Object Name
Lens
Description

From 1910-78 Buchan Ness produced its light through a hyper-radial lens made by the Chance Factory, Birmingham. The spinning lens created a flash every 5 seconds. This was the largest type of lens ever used, and was only ever installed into 9 Scottish Lighthouses.

Acquisition Number
SLM.2016.154.1
Location
Ground Level 1/ Row F/Main Store/Museum