Exterior lighting for rural cottage

[snowandrocks]

We've just bought a 200 year old cottage in rural Scotland. It's white painted stone construction and currently has no exterior lighting at all.

There are no neighbours or other lights for quite a distance and it's surrounded by forest so it's pretty dark!

Any ideas on how to tastefully light it? We really want something subtle and in keeping. Are we better sticking to Swan necked traditional light fittings on gables and above doors or is there a way of gently washing the walls with light? Any other ideas welcome.

[snowandrocks]

Thanks everyone - much appreciated.

Like most of you have said, I really enjoy the lack of light pollution and being able to properly see the night sky. In saying that, needing a head torch to find the car or to nip out for firewood isn't ideal!

I basically just want enough light to get around safely outside without having blazing PIR triggered floodlights. I think a few modestly powered traditional swan necked fittings is probably the best way forward.