Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Keepers' Cottages and Foghorn, Lighthouse, Foreland Point, Ailsa Craig
Keepers' Cottages and Foghorn, Lighthouse, Foreland Point, Ailsa Craig — ensemble in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Keepers' Cottages and Foghorn, Lighthouse, Foreland Point, Ailsa Craig is a museum in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "ensemble in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.2519°, -5.1086°.
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Heritage listing
The Keepers' Cottages and Foghorn at Ailsa Craig were built in 1868 and are significant for their architectural and historical value as part of the lighthouse complex. They reflect the maritime heritage of the area and have been upgraded in listing status from Category C(S) to B in 1998.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Keepers' Cottages and Foghorn is a museum located at Foreland Point on Ailsa Craig in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its historical significance. It offers insight into the maritime heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2519, -5.1086
Sources
- wikidata: Q17840876 (CC0)
- commons: Ailsa Craig Lighthouse (geograph 3252395).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Keepers' Cottages and Foghorn, Lighthouse, Foreland Point, Ailsa Craig?
- Keepers' Cottages and Foghorn, Lighthouse, Foreland Point, Ailsa Craig is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Keepers' Cottages and Foghorn, Lighthouse, Foreland Point, Ailsa Craig?
- Keepers' Cottages and Foghorn, Lighthouse, Foreland Point, Ailsa Craig — ensemble in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Keepers' Cottages and Foghorn, Lighthouse, Foreland Point, Ailsa Craig?
- Its coordinates are 55.2519°, -5.1086°.
- Is Keepers' Cottages and Foghorn, Lighthouse, Foreland Point, Ailsa Craig a listed building?
- Keepers' Cottages and Foghorn, Lighthouse, Foreland Point, Ailsa Craig is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.