Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Gairlochy Lighthouse
In or near Spean Bridge.
Gairlochy Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Spean Bridge · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gairlochy Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Highlands. Built or established in 1932, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Spean Bridge, about 5.0 km away. Postcode area PH34.
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Place summary
Gairlochy Lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PH34. Established in 1932, it serves as a navigational aid in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 56.9171, -4.9875
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH34 4EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Established
- 1932
- Nearest railway station
- Spean Bridge — 5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465869 (CC0)
- commons: Pepper Pot Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 488473.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Gairlochy Locks informal campsite
Campsites · 0.5 km
Gairlochy
Villages · 0.7 km
Mucomir Hydro-Electric Scheme
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.7 km
Bridge of Mucomir
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Gairlochy
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.8 km
fairy dell
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
River Spean
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.9 km
Falls of Mucomir
Waterfalls · 0.9 km
Gairlochy railway station
Forts · 1.2 km
Skipinnish Oak
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.6 km
Kilmonivaig
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.9 km
Dummy Landing Craft
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gairlochy Lighthouse?
- Gairlochy Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH34 4EQ).
- What is Gairlochy Lighthouse?
- Gairlochy Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Gairlochy Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Spean Bridge, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH34 4EQ.
- When was Gairlochy Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1932.
- Is Gairlochy Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Gairlochy Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gairlochy Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Spean Bridge, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH34 4EQ.