Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Crinan Lighthouse
In or near Ardifuir,dun 2400m W of Poltalloch.
Crinan 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
About
Crinan Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Constructed primarily of brick. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0909°, -5.5538°.
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Place summary
Crinan Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA31. It serves as a navigational aid for vessels entering the Crinan Canal and is notable for its distinctive design and coastal setting.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0909, -5.5538
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465881 (CC0)
- commons: Lighthouse at Crinan - geograph.org.uk - 1372788.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Crinan Wood
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Loch Crinan
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Crinan Harbour Pyroligneous Acid Works
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Crinan Harbour Pyroligneous Acid Works
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Eilean dà Mhèinn
Islands · 0.9 km
Kilmahumaig, dun site
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Crinan Ferry Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Duntrune Castle
Castles · 1.2 km
Loch Crinan
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Barr Ban
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Barr Bàn
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crinan Lighthouse?
- Crinan Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8SR).
- What is Crinan Lighthouse?
- Crinan Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Crinan Lighthouse?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8SR.
- Is Crinan Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Crinan Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crinan Lighthouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8SR. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.