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Dubh Artach Lighthouse
Dubh Artach 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
Dubh Artach Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1872. Constructed primarily of granite. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Managed by Northern Lighthouse Board. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.1331°, -6.6327°.
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Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 20/07/1971 Supplementary Information Updated 20/01/2022 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Kilfinichen And Kilvickeon NGR NM 12156 02955 Coordinates 112156, 702955 — 1867-72. David Stevenson. High tower. Granite. Entered from doorway high up. Fixed light. — Erected under great difficulties. Rock lies 15 1/2 miles S.W. of Iona and 14 miles from Erraid.
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Place summary
Dubh Artach Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands. Established in 1872, it is a category A listed building and is operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1331, -6.6327
- Established
- 1872
Sources
- wikidata: Q1262994 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dubh Artach Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Dubh Artach Lighthouse (geograph 4221292).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dubh Artach Lighthouse?
- Dubh Artach Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Dubh Artach Lighthouse?
- Dubh Artach Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Dubh Artach Lighthouse?
- Its coordinates are 56.1331°, -6.6327°.
- When was Dubh Artach Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1872.
- Who runs Dubh Artach Lighthouse?
- Dubh Artach Lighthouse is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Dubh Artach Lighthouse a listed building?
- Dubh Artach Lighthouse is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Dubh Artach Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Dubh Artach Lighthouse is free to enter.