Lighthouses · Central Scotland
High Lighthouse, Buddon Ness
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High Lighthouse, Buddon Ness — lighthouse in Angus, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barry Links · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the High Lighthouse at Buddon Ness, the nearest railway station is Barry Links, located 2.7 km away. Admission is free. There are no specific accessibility details provided.
About
High Lighthouse, Buddon Ness is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Angus, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4689°, -2.7501°.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 11/06/1971 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Parish Barry NGR NO 53883 31008 Coordinates 353883, 731008 — Circular graduated column 103 ft, high brick with stone dressings. 1865-66. R. STEVENSON, Eng. — R. Stevenson died in 1850. Firms carried on by sons.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
High Lighthouse, Buddon Ness is a lighthouse located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4689, -2.7501
- Nearest railway station
- Barry Links — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17772439 (CC0)
- commons: Upper Lighthouse, Buddon Ness - geograph.org.uk - 494755.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Lighthouse, Buddon Ness?
- High Lighthouse, Buddon Ness is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is High Lighthouse, Buddon Ness?
- High Lighthouse, Buddon Ness — lighthouse in Angus, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to High Lighthouse, Buddon Ness?
- The nearest railway station is Barry Links, about 2.7 km away. Its coordinates are 56.4689°, -2.7501°.
- Is High Lighthouse, Buddon Ness a listed building?
- High Lighthouse, Buddon Ness is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is High Lighthouse, Buddon Ness free to visit?
- Yes, High Lighthouse, Buddon Ness is free to enter.
- How do I get to High Lighthouse, Buddon Ness?
- The nearest railway station is Barry Links, about 2.7 km away.