Guide to Boddam Lighthouse which is also known as Buchanness Lighthouse with a history of the Boddam Lighthouse and several photographs:
The Boddam Buchanness Lighthouse is situated in the picturesque fishing village of Boddam, approximately 3 miles from Peterhead.
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The History of the Boddam Buchanness Lighthouse
The Boddam lighthouse is another fine example of lighthouse construction by Scots
Engineer Robert Stevenson. It was constructed in 1827. In 1907 its distinctive red band around
the middle was added. It was finally automated in 1988 and the lighthouse keepers cottages
were sold. The lighthouse did not suffer any attacks
from enemy planes during The Second World War, instead it twice had mines go adrift on the nearby
rocky shore and explode. Fortunately no-one was injured.
The lighthouse has a tower height of 35 metres. The light has a range of 28 nautical miles and flashes every 5 seconds.
There is little parking near the lighthouse, but it is worth making the effort to drive down
to the harbour first where there is plenty of parking. You will be rewarded by a super view
of the lighthouse, cliffs, rugged rocks and the sea. The harbour is still actively used by the
local fishermen.
Boddamer Gordon Morrison has written a book about fishing in this area.
Read more information about him and his book. Gordon provided the photograph of Boddam Lighthouse
in winter above with the atmospheric waves crashing into the surrounding rocks. Click on the above photo of Boddam Lighthouse to see a larger image. His book
is written in the Doric dialect and he would call the lighthouse the lichthoose.
Dog walkers, or those who fancy a stroll along the sea front, can find a lovely walk
that is largely unknown, by heading towards the edge of the fenced off fish factory by
the sea where a small foot path can be found. Follow this
to find a much larger path that takes you up to behind the power station and towards
Peterhead.
Boddam lighthouse is not open to the public, but you can stroll around the perimeter. The
surrounding cliffs and rocks are a haven to much bird life and you can often see seals bobbing
around the sea.
Meals and liquid refreshments can be found at the local pubs and hotels,
The Buchanness and The Sea View Hotel. Public toilets can be found at Harbour Street on the right
hand side as you face the lighthouse.
How To Get To The Boddam Buchanness Lighthouse
From Aberdeen - Head towards Peterhead on the A952. At Stirling Village take the right hand turn
into Station Road. Follow the road, heading down to the sea. Follow the road round to the right at The
Sea View Hotel, which takes you onto Harbour Street. You will then be able to see the lighthouse
with its striking white and red colour.
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The Boddam lighthouse is another fine example of lighthouse construction by Scots
Engineer Robert Stevenson. It was constructed in 1827. In 1907 its distinctive red band around
the middle was added. It was finally automated in 1988 and the lighthouse keepers cottages
were sold. The lighthouse did not suffer any attacks
from enemy planes during The Second World War, instead it twice had mines go adrift on the nearby
rocky shore and explode. Fortunately no-one was injured.
From Aberdeen - Head towards Peterhead on the A952. At Stirling Village take the right hand turn
into Station Road. Follow the road, heading down to the sea. Follow the road round to the right at The
Sea View Hotel, which takes you onto Harbour Street. You will then be able to see the lighthouse
with its striking white and red colour.
