Arbroath Abbey, which is run by Historic Scotland, is running a series of workshops to celebrate the bicentenary of the Bell Rock Lighthouse.

Allegedly named Bell Rock following attempts in the 13th century by the abbot of Arbroath to install a warning bell on a reef offshore the town, the lighthouse itself was built between 1807-1810 and the lamp first lit in February 1811. Jim Tollerton, local learning officer for the abbey, said: "The abbey had many early links to the seafaring community and provided a vital source of reference for sailors. The sessions will cover some of these stories as well as displaying artefacts, including early maps and pictures which show the prominence of the abbey for sailors."

The activities coincide with National Science Week and visitors will be able to try out various hands-on activities, ranging from handling sessions looking at the skills involved in the construction of the abbey and the lighthouse, through to creating scaffolding models. Image: CafeTerra