Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Leith East Breakwater Lighthouse
In or near Edinburgh.
Leith East Breakwater Lighthouse — lighthouse in Leith, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Leith East Breakwater Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Leith, Scotland". Coordinates: 55.9912°, -3.1824°.
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Place summary
Leith East Breakwater Lighthouse is located in central Scotland, postcode EH6. This lighthouse serves as a navigational aid at the entrance to the Port of Leith, with its distinctive structure marking the breakwater.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9912, -3.1824
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH6 6PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q116259487 (CC0)
- commons: East Breakwater, Leith Docks. - geograph.org.uk - 42851.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leith East Breakwater Lighthouse?
- Leith East Breakwater Lighthouse is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 6PG).
- What is Leith East Breakwater Lighthouse?
- Leith East Breakwater Lighthouse — lighthouse in Leith, Scotland.
- How do I get to Leith East Breakwater Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH6 6PG.
- Is Leith East Breakwater Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Leith East Breakwater Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leith East Breakwater Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 6PG.