Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Cardross Lighthouse (historical)
In or near Cardross.
Cardross Lighthouse (historical) — a lighthouse in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woodhall · 1.2 km
About
Cardross Lighthouse (historical) is a named lighthouse in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Cardross Lighthouse is a historical lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands. It served as a navigational aid for maritime traffic in the region. The structure is notable for its historical significance and contributes to the maritime heritage of Scotland. The surrounding coastal area offers scenic views of the rugged landscape typical of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9410, -4.6492
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA14 6BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Woodhall — 1.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11611288 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cardross Lighthouse (historical)?
- Cardross Lighthouse (historical) is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA14 6BL).
- What is Cardross Lighthouse (historical)?
- Cardross Lighthouse (historical) — a lighthouse in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Cardross Lighthouse (historical)?
- The nearest railway station is Woodhall, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA14 6BL.
- How do I get to Cardross Lighthouse (historical)?
- The nearest railway station is Woodhall, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA14 6BL.