Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Leith West Breakwater Lighthouse
In or near Edinburgh.
Leith West Breakwater Lighthouse — lighthouse in Leith, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Leith West Breakwater Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of central Scotland. Built or established in 1938, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Edinburgh North and Leith parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 4.2 km away. Postcode area EH6.
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Place summary
Leith West Breakwater Lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in central Scotland, postcode EH6. Established in 1938, it serves as a navigational aid at the entrance to Leith Harbour.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9891, -3.1847
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH6 6PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Established
- 1938
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q116259276 (CC0)
- commons: Lighthouse on The Western Breakwater - geograph.org.uk - 1866181.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leith West Breakwater Lighthouse?
- Leith West Breakwater Lighthouse is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 6PG).
- What is Leith West Breakwater Lighthouse?
- Leith West Breakwater Lighthouse — lighthouse in Leith, Scotland.
- How do I get to Leith West Breakwater Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH6 6PG.
- When was Leith West Breakwater Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1938.
- Is Leith West Breakwater Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Leith West Breakwater Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leith West Breakwater Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 6PG.