Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Lighthouse, Middle Pier, Granton Harbour, Edinburgh
In or near Edinburgh.
Lighthouse, Middle Pier, Granton Harbour, Edinburgh — lighthouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Lighthouse at Middle Pier, Granton Harbour in Edinburgh, the nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, which is approximately 4.3 km away. Entry to the lighthouse is free.
About
Lighthouse, Middle Pier, Granton Harbour, Edinburgh is a lighthouse on the coast of central Scotland. Officially recognised as category B listed building. It sits within the Edinburgh North and Leith parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 4.3 km away. Postcode area EH5.
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Heritage listing
Category B Group Category Details 100000020 - See notes Date Added 28/11/1989 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 23829 77658 Coordinates 323829, 677658 — J Hannay Thompson (General Superintendent Engineer for Granton Harbour Co) with Yorkshire Hennebique Co, 1936. Leading light. Reinforced concrete pillar surmounted by lantern cupola with latticed glazing in steel framework with conical roof; circular cantilevered platform with railings to base of cupola; entry via attached ladder. Door at base of pillar (for access to electrical equipment) under small cantilevered canopy. — Leading light of modernist design constructed along with developments marking a century of Granton Harbour.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Lighthouse at Middle Pier, Granton Harbour, Edinburgh, is a category B listed building located in central Scotland. This structure serves as a notable maritime landmark, reflecting the region's historical relationship with the sea.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9858, -3.2224
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH5 1HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17794446 (CC0)
- commons: Pilot boats, Granton Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 1230738.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lighthouse, Middle Pier, Granton Harbour, Edinburgh?
- Lighthouse, Middle Pier, Granton Harbour, Edinburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH5 1HF).
- What is Lighthouse, Middle Pier, Granton Harbour, Edinburgh?
- Lighthouse, Middle Pier, Granton Harbour, Edinburgh — lighthouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Lighthouse, Middle Pier, Granton Harbour, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH5 1HF.
- Is Lighthouse, Middle Pier, Granton Harbour, Edinburgh a listed building?
- Lighthouse, Middle Pier, Granton Harbour, Edinburgh is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Lighthouse, Middle Pier, Granton Harbour, Edinburgh free to visit?
- Yes, Lighthouse, Middle Pier, Granton Harbour, Edinburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lighthouse, Middle Pier, Granton Harbour, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH5 1HF.