Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Lismore Lighthouse
In or near Lochdon.
Lismore Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 9.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lismore Lighthouse in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Oban, located 9.5 km away. Entry to the lighthouse is free.
About
Lismore Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1833. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Managed by Northern Lighthouse Board. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4556°, -5.6075°.
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Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 20/07/1971 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Lismore And Appin NGR NM 77812 35105 Coordinates 177812, 735105 — 1833. Robert Stevenson. Circular tower. Rendered. Iron dome at top. Wheel stair. Fixed light. 2 KEEPERS' HOUSES: 1 storey; 3 bays. Platform roofs. Linked by elliptical arch.
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Place summary
Lismore Lighthouse is a Georgian lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, established in 1833. It is a Category A listed building and is operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4556, -5.6075
- Established
- 1833
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 9.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1828006 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lismore Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Impressive lighthouse (105180429).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lismore Lighthouse?
- Lismore Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Lismore Lighthouse?
- Lismore Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Lismore Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 9.5 km away. Its coordinates are 56.4556°, -5.6075°.
- When was Lismore Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1833.
- Who runs Lismore Lighthouse?
- Lismore Lighthouse is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Lismore Lighthouse a listed building?
- Lismore Lighthouse is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Lismore Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Lismore Lighthouse is free to enter.