Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Bunessan Lighthouse
Bunessan Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bunessan Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 2001. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3428°, -6.2729°.
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Place summary
Bunessan Lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands. Established in 2001, it serves as a navigational aid in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3428, -6.2729
- Established
- 2001
Sources
- wikidata: Q29784574 (CC0)
- commons: Na Liathanaich's diminutive lighthouse (geograph 5796173) (cropped).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bunessan Lighthouse?
- Bunessan Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Bunessan Lighthouse?
- Bunessan Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Bunessan Lighthouse?
- Its coordinates are 56.3428°, -6.2729°.
- When was Bunessan Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 2001.
- Is Bunessan Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Bunessan Lighthouse is free to enter.