Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Gruney Lighthouse
Gruney Lighthouse — lighthouse on Gruney, north of Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gruney Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1976. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse on Gruney, north of Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.6529°, -1.3032°.
Place summary
Gruney Lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in the Scottish Islands, established in 1976. It serves as a navigational aid for maritime traffic in the surrounding waters.
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- Coordinates
- 60.6529, -1.3032
- Established
- 1976
Sources
- wikidata: Q28476838 (CC0)
- commons: Gruney, Ramna Stacks - geograph.org.uk - 1932129.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gruney Lighthouse?
- Gruney Lighthouse is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Gruney Lighthouse?
- Gruney Lighthouse — lighthouse on Gruney, north of Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Gruney Lighthouse?
- Its coordinates are 60.6529°, -1.3032°.
- When was Gruney Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1976.
- Is Gruney Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Gruney Lighthouse is free to enter.