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Dunnet Head Lighthouse

In or near Thurso.

Dunnet Head Lighthouse — active 19th century lighthouse that stands on Dunnet Head, Scotland.

Dunnet Head Lighthouse

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Dunnet Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse in islands. Established 1831. (Active 19th century lighthouse that stands on Dunnet Head, Scotland.) Wikipedia notes: "Dunnet Head Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse that stands on the 300-foot (91 m) cliff top of Easter Head on Dunnet Head. The lighthouse is 66 feet (20 m) tall and was built in 1831 by Robert Stevenson, grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson.". Coordinates 58.6714°, -3.3764°. Sources are credited at the bottom of this page.

Coordinates
58.6714, -3.3764
Established
1831

Sources

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