Rattray

Rattray Head Lighthouse at Sunrise – Coastal Photography in Aberdeenshire

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photograph of Rattray Head Lighthouse at sunrise, captured from the Aberdeenshire coast of Scotland.

Scotland’s lighthouses have long been designed to face harsh seas, but few look as striking in first light as Rattray Head Lighthouse. Built in 1895, it still stands strong off the Aberdeenshire coast.

Photographed at sunrise, the tower rises above calm water with warm light catching its surface. The scene captures the balance of engineering and isolation that defines Scotland’s coastal navigation points.

Rattray head lighthouse was constructed in 1895 and stand 120 feet (37m) tall.

This lighthouse is part of my continuing focus on maritime Scotland, documenting structures that combine function, history, and striking design.

St Mary’s Chapel, Rattray – Historic Church Photography in Aberdeenshire

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photograph of St Mary’s Chapel in Rattray, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, believed to date back to the early 13th century.

Tucked away in Aberdeenshire, St Mary’s Chapel at Rattray is thought to date back to around 1214. Its weathered stone walls stand as a reminder of centuries of local history.

This shoot continues my project of documenting Scotland’s historic churches, using simple photography to record places that hold centuries of community history.