Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Fidra Lighthouse
In or near North Berwick.
Fidra Lighthouse — lighthouse in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Fidra Lighthouse, the nearest railway station is North Berwick, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is EH39 5EX. Entry to the lighthouse is free.
About
Fidra Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of central Scotland. Built or established in 1885, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as category C listed building. Operated by Forth Ports. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 3.8 km away. Postcode area EH39.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 05/02/1971 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Parish Dirleton NGR NT 51223 86989 Coordinates 351223, 686989 — Short tower, harled and whitewashed with balustraded, lattice glazed lantern and crowning fog horn. 2-storey flat-roofed cottage block to W harled and whitewashed.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fidra Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in central Scotland, postcode EH39. Established in 1885, it is designated as a category C listed building and is operated by Forth Ports.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0732, -2.7851
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH39 5EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Established
- 1885
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick — 3.8 km
- Official site
- lighthouseaccommodation.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q12034940 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fidra Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: FidraLighthouse.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fidra Lighthouse?
- Fidra Lighthouse is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH39 5EX).
- What is Fidra Lighthouse?
- Fidra Lighthouse — lighthouse in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Fidra Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH39 5EX.
- When was Fidra Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1885.
- Who runs Fidra Lighthouse?
- Fidra Lighthouse is operated by Forth Ports.
- Is Fidra Lighthouse a listed building?
- Fidra Lighthouse is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Fidra Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Fidra Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fidra Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH39 5EX.