Mull of Trust International Heritage Weekend

15th and 16th August 2015.

History Chat

Saturday 15th August from 1pm until 2.30pm we will have John Ross CBE FRAgS, Commissioner of Northern Lighthouse Board chatting with two former lighthouse keepers about their life and work as keepers at various throughout and the .

You are invited along to join in with the chat and listen as the keepers tell us about their work including the maintenance of the light and keeping the light and reflectors clean. There will be many other stories to tell including the running aground in 1982 of the Craigantlet container ship at Killantringan Lighthouse, a wild swim around and the rodent problem on Ailsa Craig.

U Boat, Shipping Losses along the Wigtownshire Coast during WW1

Sunday 16th August from 11am until 12 noon we have Julia MacDonald, Local Historian joining us with the story of the U-Boat Alley in the Irish Sea off the coast of Wigtownshire. Details of the ships lost, the U-boats and the men – as well as details of the regular sailings between Stranraer and Larne during the First World War.

The History of Northern Lighthouse Board and the role it plays today

Sunday 16th August 1pm to 2pm join John Ross CBE FRAgS, Commissioner of Northern Lighthouse Board for a presentation about the history and the role of the Northern Lighthouse Board. The Northern Lighthouse Board is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man.

“Life and Death on Little Ross”

Sunday 16th August 2.30 – 3.30pm join retired architect David R. Collin, DA(Edin), FSA Scot who will tell us about the lives of the keepers and their families on Ross Island, near , . The talk will draw attention to the quiet and peaceful times enjoyed there by almost all of them but also, inevitably, describe the tragic murder that occurred there in 1960. The story will also cover the island post-automation.

These events will be held in the RSPB Building on the Reserve, DG9 9HP. On arriving at the Mull of Galloway and entering the main gate, turn left at the circular walk and the RSPB building is in front of you. These events are free of charge, booking is not required but spaces are limited so please arrive early. Mull of Galloway Trust International Lighthouse Heritage Weekend

15th and 16th August 2015.

There will be an RSPB Guided Walk at 1pm on Saturday and Sunday, meet at the RSPB Centre. The charge is £3 for adults, under 16’s are free and RSPB members are half price.

Meet the Pirates in Gallie Craig Coffee House – pirate lunchboxes, pirate lucky dip - open from 10am until 5.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Climb the lighthouse and visit the exhibition from 10am until 4pm (last entry to the top of the tower is 3.30pm).

See the website for further details www.mull-of-galloway.co.uk