Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Holburn Head Lighthouse
In or near Halkirk.
Holburn Head Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Holburn Head Lighthouse, the nearest railway station is Thurso, located 2.8 km away. Entry to the lighthouse is free. The postcode for navigation is KW14 7UW.
About
Holburn Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Islands. Built or established in 1862, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as category B listed building. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 2.8 km away. Postcode area KW14.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 28/11/1984 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Thurso NGR ND 10669 70659 Coordinates 310669, 970659 — David and Thomas Stevenson, 1862. Short tower rising from SE end bay of south facing double pile 2-storey, 3-bay rectangular building combining Keeper's dwelling. Tower rises above eaves angles with triangular chamfer resulting in octagonal base for light drum encircled by wallhead parapet with cast-iron railing. All harled with contrasting painted margins. Off-centre 1st floor entrance with narrow flanking window and reached by forestair with rubble balustrade. Symmetrical fenestration to 3-bay rear (north) elevation; lying pane glazing; corniced end stacks; slate roofs. Enclosed by roughly coped whitewashed rubble wall. — Unusual lighthouse. Modern Keeper's House to SW not included in listing.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holburn Head Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW14. Established in 1862, it is a Category B listed building, notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 58.6146, -3.5395
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Established
- 1862
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465955 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Holburn Head Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: HolburnHead.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Thurso Caravan Park
Campsites · 1.9 km
Victoria Walk
Viewpoints · 2.0 km
Wolfburn Distillery
Distilleries · 2.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holburn Head Lighthouse?
- Holburn Head Lighthouse is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7UW).
- What is Holburn Head Lighthouse?
- Holburn Head Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Holburn Head Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7UW.
- When was Holburn Head Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1862.
- Is Holburn Head Lighthouse a listed building?
- Holburn Head Lighthouse is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Holburn Head Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Holburn Head Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holburn Head Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7UW.