Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Eilean a'Chait Lighthouse
In or near Kyle of Lochalsh.
Eilean a'Chait Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Duncraig · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Eilean a'Chait Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.3476°, -5.6468°.
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Place summary
Eilean a'Chait Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV52. It serves as a navigational aid for vessels in the surrounding waters.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.3476, -5.6468
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV52 8TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Duncraig — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465871 (CC0)
- commons: Eilean a Chait Lighthouse, Plockton - geograph.org.uk - 71408.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Carn na Frith-aird Viewpoint
Viewpoints · 0.8 km
Plockton
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.1 km
1-6 Old Church Court, Innes Street, Plockton
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Plockton Church, Innes Street, Plockton
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Duncraig railway station
Castles · 1.3 km
Duncraig Castle
Castles · 1.3 km
Kyle of Lochalsh Line
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Kyle of Lochalsh Line
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Plockton and Stromeferry War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Kyle of Lochalsh Line
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Creag nan Garadh
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Creag nan Garadh
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
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Plockton Church, Innes Street, Plockton
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Duncraig railway station
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Duncraig Castle
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eilean a'Chait Lighthouse?
- Eilean a'Chait Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV52 8TH).
- What is Eilean a'Chait Lighthouse?
- Eilean a'Chait Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Eilean a'Chait Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Duncraig, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV52 8TH.
- Is Eilean a'Chait Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Eilean a'Chait Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eilean a'Chait Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Duncraig, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV52 8TH.