• Part I: Precedents; To the Hebrides; The Stevensons; Sea peril; English lesson: Eddystone; Scottish lesson: Bell Rock. Part II: Skerryvore; To the Isle of Tiree; Great preparations; 'On the construction of lighthouse towers'; 1838: A faltering start; 1839: Solid progress; 1840: Stones to Skerryvore; 1841: Onward and upward; 1842: Topping out; 1843: Endgame; Engineer, scholar, artist. Epilogue. Appendix: weights and measure. Index

'The personality of Victorian engineer Alan Stevenson is also explored, as we are shown the skilland determination which was needed to bring this immensely challenging project to fruition'. Scottish Memories -------------------- '...this publication is important. ... I congratulate Paul Lynn on his articulate and skilful narration... ...I found it a great read and have no hesitation in recommending it to the lighthouse aficionado as well as the casual reader! You will not be disappointed'. www.bellrock.org.uk -------------------- 'The story of the lighthouse, and of the man who built it, Alan Stevenson, is a fascinating one, and Paul A. Lynn tells that story in an informative and highly accessible way. ...a large number of excellent (and often also contemporary) maps and drawings and more recent photographs really helps bring the subject matter to life. ...a thoroughly worthwhile addition... ...takes a rounded view of two very underappreciated subjects'. Undiscovered Scotland -------------------- '...a thorough account of the building of the lighthouse as well as a discussion of Stevenson's personal background and the personality behind this remarkable Victorian engineer. ...the first in-depth discussion and explanation of the scientific principles involved in lighthouse design...Lynn's descriptions of all the decisions made behind every detail of the building Skerryvore...thoroughly fascinating. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in lighthouses, maritime history and historical accounts of engineering achievements'. World Lighthouse Society Newsletter

• Part I: Precedents; To the Hebrides; The Stevensons; Sea peril; English lesson: Eddystone; Scottish lesson: Bell Rock. Part II: Skerryvore; To the Isle of Tiree; Great preparations; 'On the construction of lighthouse towers'; 1838: A faltering start; 1839: Solid progress; 1840: Stones to Skerryvore; 1841: Onward and upward; 1842: Topping out; 1843: Endgame; Engineer, scholar, artist. Epilogue. Appendix: weights and measure. Index

'The personality of Victorian engineer Alan Stevenson is also explored, as we are shown the skilland determination which was needed to bring this immensely challenging project to fruition'. Scottish Memories -------------------- '...this publication is important. ... I congratulate Paul Lynn on his articulate and skilful narration... ...I found it a great read and have no hesitation in recommending it to the lighthouse aficionado as well as the casual reader! You will not be disappointed'. www.bellrock.org.uk -------------------- 'The story of the lighthouse, and of the man who built it, Alan Stevenson, is a fascinating one, and Paul A. Lynn tells that story in an informative and highly accessible way. ...a large number of excellent (and often also contemporary) maps and drawings and more recent photographs really helps bring the subject matter to life. ...a thoroughly worthwhile addition... ...takes a rounded view of two very underappreciated subjects'. Undiscovered Scotland -------------------- '...a thorough account of the building of the lighthouse as well as a discussion of Stevenson's personal background and the personality behind this remarkable Victorian engineer. ...the first in-depth discussion and explanation of the scientific principles involved in lighthouse design...Lynn's descriptions of all the decisions made behind every detail of the building Skerryvore...thoroughly fascinating. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in lighthouses, maritime history and historical accounts of engineering achievements'. World Lighthouse Society Newsletter

• Part I: Precedents; To the Hebrides; The Stevensons; Sea peril; English lesson: Eddystone; Scottish lesson: Bell Rock. Part II: Skerryvore; To the Isle of Tiree; Great preparations; 'On the construction of lighthouse towers'; 1838: A faltering start; 1839: Solid progress; 1840: Stones to Skerryvore; 1841: Onward and upward; 1842: Topping out; 1843: Endgame; Engineer, scholar, artist. Epilogue. Appendix: weights and measure. Index

'The personality of Victorian engineer Alan Stevenson is also explored, as we are shown the skilland determination which was needed to bring this immensely challenging project to fruition'. Scottish Memories -------------------- '...this publication is important. ... I congratulate Paul Lynn on his articulate and skilful narration... ...I found it a great read and have no hesitation in recommending it to the lighthouse aficionado as well as the casual reader! You will not be disappointed'. www.bellrock.org.uk -------------------- 'The story of the lighthouse, and of the man who built it, Alan Stevenson, is a fascinating one, and Paul A. Lynn tells that story in an informative and highly accessible way. ...a large number of excellent (and often also contemporary) maps and drawings and more recent photographs really helps bring the subject matter to life. ...a thoroughly worthwhile addition... ...takes a rounded view of two very underappreciated subjects'. Undiscovered Scotland -------------------- '...a thorough account of the building of the lighthouse as well as a discussion of Stevenson's personal background and the personality behind this remarkable Victorian engineer. ...the first in-depth discussion and explanation of the scientific principles involved in lighthouse design...Lynn's descriptions of all the decisions made behind every detail of the building Skerryvore...thoroughly fascinating. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in lighthouses, maritime history and historical accounts of engineering achievements'. World Lighthouse Society Newsletter