Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Eigg Lighthouse
Eigg 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
Eigg Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1906. Constructed primarily of metal. Owned by Northern Lighthouse Board. Managed by Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.8709°, -6.1214°.
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Place summary
Eigg Lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, established in 1906. It is owned by the Northern Lighthouse Board and operated by the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8709, -6.1214
- Established
- 1906
Sources
- wikidata: Q29076274 (CC0)
- commons: Eilean Chathastail, lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 916403.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Kildonnan
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Forts · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eigg Lighthouse?
- Eigg Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Eigg Lighthouse?
- Eigg Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Eigg Lighthouse?
- Its coordinates are 56.8709°, -6.1214°.
- When was Eigg Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1906.
- Who owns Eigg Lighthouse?
- Eigg Lighthouse is owned by Northern Lighthouse Board and operated by Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust.
- Is Eigg Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Eigg Lighthouse is free to enter.