Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Kirkwall Old West Pier Lighthouse
In or near Finstown.
Kirkwall Old West Pier Lighthouse — lighthouse in Kirkwall, Orkney islands, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kirkwall Old West Pier Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1854. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Kirkwall, Orkney islands, Scotland". Coordinates: 58.9855°, -2.9601°.
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Place summary
Kirkwall Old West Pier Lighthouse is a Victorian-era lighthouse located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW15. Established in 1854, it serves as a notable maritime landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9855, -2.9601
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW15 1LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Established
- 1854
Sources
- wikidata: Q116268266 (CC0)
- commons: Replica lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 3112789.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkwall Old West Pier Lighthouse?
- Kirkwall Old West Pier Lighthouse is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW15 1LE).
- What is Kirkwall Old West Pier Lighthouse?
- Kirkwall Old West Pier Lighthouse — lighthouse in Kirkwall, Orkney islands, Scotland.
- How do I get to Kirkwall Old West Pier Lighthouse?
- Drivers can use postcode KW15 1LE.
- When was Kirkwall Old West Pier Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1854.
- Is Kirkwall Old West Pier Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkwall Old West Pier Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkwall Old West Pier Lighthouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW15 1LE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.