Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Glenelg Light
In or near Kyleakin.
Glenelg Light — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Glenelg Light is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Constructed primarily of cast iron. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.2289°, -5.6497°.
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Place summary
Glenelg Light is a lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV42. It serves as a navigational aid in the area, marking the entrance to the Kyle of Lochalsh. The structure is notable for its distinctive coastal position.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2289, -5.6497
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV42 8NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465895 (CC0)
- commons: Glenelg light - geograph.org.uk - 392839.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Forts · 2.3 km
Glenelg War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glenelg Light?
- Glenelg Light is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV42 8NH).
- What is Glenelg Light?
- Glenelg Light — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Glenelg Light?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV42 8NH.
- Is Glenelg Light free to visit?
- Yes, Glenelg Light is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glenelg Light?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV42 8NH.