Lighthouses · North West England
Hestan Island Lighthouse
Hestan Island Lighthouse — lighthouse in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Hestan Island Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1893. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 54.8328°, -3.8092°.
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Place summary
Hestan Island Lighthouse is a Victorian-era lighthouse located in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1893, it serves as a notable maritime navigation aid in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8328, -3.8092
- Established
- 1893
Sources
- wikidata: Q29589124 (CC0)
- commons: Hestan Island Lighthouse (geograph 2950793).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hestan Island Lighthouse?
- Hestan Island Lighthouse is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Hestan Island Lighthouse?
- Hestan Island Lighthouse — lighthouse in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Hestan Island Lighthouse?
- Its coordinates are 54.8328°, -3.8092°.
- When was Hestan Island Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1893.
- Is Hestan Island Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Hestan Island Lighthouse is free to enter.