Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Aberdeen South Breakwater Lighthouse
In or near Potterton.
Aberdeen South Breakwater Lighthouse — lighthouse in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Aberdeen South Breakwater Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Constructed primarily of concrete. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1449°, -2.0556°.
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Place summary
Aberdeen South Breakwater Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB11. It serves as a vital navigational aid for vessels entering the harbour. Its distinctive structure is a notable feature of the Aberdeen coastline.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1449, -2.0556
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB11 8QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen South
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465952 (CC0)
- commons: Sea Tiger (15074128484).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aberdeen South Breakwater Lighthouse?
- Aberdeen South Breakwater Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB11 8QX).
- What is Aberdeen South Breakwater Lighthouse?
- Aberdeen South Breakwater Lighthouse — lighthouse in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Aberdeen South Breakwater Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB11 8QX.
- Is Aberdeen South Breakwater Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Aberdeen South Breakwater Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aberdeen South Breakwater Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB11 8QX.