Historic Scotland has organised a series of events at Arbroath Abbey next month, exploring the site’s maritime past.
Visitors can take part in a variety of workshops run by the venue’s learning officer, Jim Tollerton, to celebrate the bicentenary of the Bell Rock lighthouse.
From the 13th century, the abbey provided a vital focal point for sailors in the North Sea.
A warning floating bell is believed to have been placed near the Inchcape Rocks by Abbot Gedy, and was made famous in a poem by Robert Southey.
The piece describes how a pirate attempted to remove the bell, before becoming a victim of the rocks as his ship ran aground.
Mr Tollerton 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 fascinating stories as well as displaying interesting artefacts, including early maps and pictures.”
The activities have been timed to coincide with National Science Week and a variety of activities will be on offer.
“The lighthouse was a prime example of engineering in its day and these sessions are designed to address some of the technologies that were involved during the build,” said Mr Tollerton.
The sessions will run every Tuesday next month at the Abbot’s House, Arbroath Abbey, from 10am to noon and 2pm to 4pm. To book, call 01241 878756.