Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Elie Ness Lighthouse
In or near Elie and Earlsferry.
Elie Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Elie Ness Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of central Scotland. Built or established in 1908, it dates from the modern period. Officially recognised as category C listed building. Operated by Forth Ports. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency. Postcode area KY9.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 25/11/1980 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Elie NGR NT 49653 99334 Coordinates 349653, 699334 — Early 20th century. 2 storey. Circular tower with corbelled, crenellated parapet; small single storey square tower also with crenellated parapet stands to North West side, harled with exposed dressings.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Elie Ness Lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in central Scotland, postcode KY9. Established in 1908, it is a Category C listed building and is operated by Forth Ports.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1840, -2.8127
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY9 1BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Established
- 1908
- Official site
- www.eliehistory.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465858 (CC0)
- commons: Elie Ness Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 480917.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elie Ness Lighthouse?
- Elie Ness Lighthouse is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY9 1BS).
- What is Elie Ness Lighthouse?
- Elie Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Elie Ness Lighthouse?
- Drivers can use postcode KY9 1BS.
- When was Elie Ness Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1908.
- Who runs Elie Ness Lighthouse?
- Elie Ness Lighthouse is operated by Forth Ports.
- Is Elie Ness Lighthouse a listed building?
- Elie Ness Lighthouse is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Elie Ness Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Elie Ness Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elie Ness Lighthouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY9 1BS. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.