Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Duncansby Head Lighthouse
In or near John o'Groats.
Duncansby Head Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Duncansby Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Islands. Built or established in 1924, it dates from the modern period. Operated by Northern Lighthouse Board. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency. Postcode area KW1.
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Place summary
Duncansby Head Lighthouse is located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW1. Established in 1924, this modern lighthouse is operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board.
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- Coordinates
- 58.6440, -3.0252
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4YS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Established
- 1924
- Official site
- lighthouseaccommodation.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465909 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Duncansby Head Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Duncansby Head, the lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 596863.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Duncansby Head Lighthouse?
- Duncansby Head Lighthouse is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4YS).
- What is Duncansby Head Lighthouse?
- Duncansby Head Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Duncansby Head Lighthouse?
- Drivers can use postcode KW1 4YS.
- When was Duncansby Head Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1924.
- Who runs Duncansby Head Lighthouse?
- Duncansby Head Lighthouse is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Duncansby Head Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Duncansby Head Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Duncansby Head Lighthouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4YS. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.