Lighthouses · Scottish Lowlands
Cumbrae Lighthouse
In or near West Kilbride.
Cumbrae Lighthouse — lighthouse built 1793.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cumbrae Lighthouse, the nearest railway station is West Kilbride, which is 7.7 km away. Entry to the lighthouse is free.
About
Cumbrae Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Highlands. Built or established in 1793, it dates from the Georgian period. Officially recognised as category B listed building. Operated by Northern Lighthouse Board. The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 7.7 km away.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 14/04/1971 Local Authority North Ayrshire Planning Authority North Ayrshire Parish Cumbrae NGR NS 13760 51514 Coordinates 213760, 651514 — Present lighthouse on the west shore replaces one built to the design of Robert Stevenson, grandfather of R.L.S.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cumbrae Lighthouse is a Georgian lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, established in 1793. It is a Category B listed building, operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7211, -4.9668
- Established
- 1793
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17829397 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cumbrae Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cumbrae Lighthouse (geograph 4536859).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cumbrae Lighthouse?
- Cumbrae Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Cumbrae Lighthouse?
- Cumbrae Lighthouse — lighthouse built 1793.
- How do I get to Cumbrae Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 7.7 km away. Its coordinates are 55.7211°, -4.9668°.
- When was Cumbrae Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1793.
- Who runs Cumbrae Lighthouse?
- Cumbrae Lighthouse is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Cumbrae Lighthouse a listed building?
- Cumbrae Lighthouse is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Cumbrae Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Cumbrae Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cumbrae Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 7.7 km away.