Timber window restoration specialist Ventrolla has completed the second phase of works at Turnberry Lighthouse, a category B listed ‘minor light’ on the South Ayrshire coast of Scotland.
Turnberry Lighthouse has been a quintessential icon of South Ayrshire since 1873 and is considered one of Turnberry’s most recognisible landmarks. The lighthouse was originally commissioned by the Northern Lighthouse Board to warn passing vessels away from Bristo Rock, a notorious shipwreck site, and is one of the oldest man-made structures on the Turnberry premises. Since 2016, the building is also home to a halfway house and two-bedroom suite, following initial renovation works by the Trump Organisation.
The Ventrolla team was originally appointed to carry out restoration and replacement works to six windows, with the new windows being conservation friendly double-glazed sashes. This was due to the current window units failing and higher quality replacements being needed. Following completion of the works, the Turnberry Lighthouse team commissioned Ventrolla to restore and replace the remaining 18 windows on the property, with works completed in December 2025.
The project also included the installation of the GGP Installer Award-winning Ventrolla Perimeter Sealing System (VPSS) draft-proofing technology to create an effective barrier against cold air and drafts. The technology delivers measurable performance benefits, helping with rattle and draft prevention, protection against water and dust ingress, whilst also providing superior soundproofing – with noise reduction levels of up to 6-10 dB(A), offering smoother window operation and improving the Window Energy Rating (WER) by up to 30%.
Mark Flanagan, managing director of Ventrolla, added: “To be able to work on a site as significant as Turnberry Lighthouse is brilliant. Our goal was to bring the windows up to a modern standard for comfort and energy efficiency, whilst also respecting and honouring the craftsmanship of those who first built the property.”
“It was a great opportunity to showcase our skills in a different type of property to what we usually work on. It was incredibly exciting to be invited back to the property to complete work on the remaining 18 windows, ensuring Turnberry Lighthouse will stand proud for hundreds more years.”
