Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Cairns of Coll Light
Cairns of Coll Light — lighthouse in Suil Ghorm skerry, Island of Coll, Argyll and Bute , Scotland, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairns of Coll Light is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1909. Constructed primarily of metal. Managed by Northern Lighthouse Board. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Suil Ghorm skerry, Island of Coll, Argyll and Bute , Scotland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 56.7045°, -6.4454°.
Place summary
Cairns of Coll Light is a modern lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands. Established in 1909, it is operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7045, -6.4454
- Established
- 1909
Sources
- wikidata: Q106203184 (CC0)
- commons: Suil Ghorm - geograph.org.uk - 235478.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairns of Coll Light?
- Cairns of Coll Light is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Cairns of Coll Light?
- Cairns of Coll Light — lighthouse in Suil Ghorm skerry, Island of Coll, Argyll and Bute , Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cairns of Coll Light?
- Its coordinates are 56.7045°, -6.4454°.
- When was Cairns of Coll Light built?
- Built or established in 1909.
- Who runs Cairns of Coll Light?
- Cairns of Coll Light is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Cairns of Coll Light free to visit?
- Yes, Cairns of Coll Light is free to enter.