Tour Scotland photograph of Neist Point, Isle Of Skye, Scotland. Neist Point is the most westerly point on the Duirinish peninsula on the Isle of Skye. It projects into The Minch and provides a popular walk and viewpoint. Neist Point Lighthouse, designed by David Alan Stevenson, was first lit on 1 November 1909. David was born on 21 July 1854 the son of David Stevenson and his wife, Elizabeth Mackay. His early years were spent at their home at 8 Forth Street in the eastern section of the New Town in Edinburgh. He was part of the famous Stevenson family of lighthouse engineers, including his brother, Charles Stevenson, uncle Thomas Stevenson, and grandfather, Robert Stevenson. His cousin was the author, Robert Louis Stevenson. He was educated at Edinburgh Academy and then Edinburgh University. He retired aged 83 in March 1938. Stevenson died at his home, " Troqueer " in the Kingsknowe area of Edinburgh on 11 April 1938. He is buried in Dean Cemetery.
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