North Carr Stone Beacon
The remains of a 19th-century carving of what was to be a signal light on the Firth of Forth Estuary.

šŸ“œ Remains of a 19th-century stone carving intended as a signal light on the Firth of Forth Estuary.
šŸ” Designed by Robert Stevenson, grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson, located in Crail, Scotland.

Why Go

šŸŒŠ See the visible outlines of the stone base cuttings at low tide.
šŸ’” Learn about the design from Stevenson's diagrams on a nearby placard.
šŸ›ļø Explore a significant site of Scottish engineering and architectural history.
šŸš¶ Easy walk from parking.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Visible only at low tide.
šŸš— Narrow road to site.

Tips

ā° Check local tide timetables for low tide to see the remains.
šŸ…æļø Park at Crail Golfing Society carpark.
šŸš¶ Walk a few yards along a gravel path to the coastguard station.

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