GB-Edinburgh: Solarisation and Major Refurbishment of Hyskeir Lighthouse 2024 to 2025

Hyskeir lighthouse is situated on a flat low lying island approximately five miles southwest of Canna and eight miles west of the Island of Rum in the Inner Hebrides at Latitude 56° 58. 139'N, Longitude 006° 40. 835'W.

The painted white stone tower stands 39 metres high at an elevation of 41 metres above sea level. Works shall be carried out in two phases, the first phase works will commence in April 2024 with completion required by October 2024. Second phase works will commence April 2025 with completion required by October 2025.

Due to the remote location of the site, all materials, equipment, tools, water, and fuel required to complete the works shall be transported to Hyskeir by ship and helicopter for commencement of the first phase of the works, in April 2024. On completion of the first phase of the works the during October 2024, the ship and helicopter shall return to remove all redundant equipment and waste. At the start of the second phase of the works, in April 2025, the ship and helicopter will return to land the camp and any additional materials, equipment, and tools required to complete the works.

On completion of the work, during October 2025, the ship and helicopter shall return for a final visit to clear the site and return equipment, materials, tools, and waste to NLB Oban base for uplift by the contractor.