Lighthouses · Scottish Lowlands
Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse
In or near West Kilbride.
Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse — lighthouse in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1757. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7209°, -4.9581°.
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Heritage listing
Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse is a scheduled monument recognized for its historical significance as an industrial structure serving as a light and warning signal for marine navigation. It was added to the list on 16 August 1957, highlighting its importance in maritime history.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse is a Georgian lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, established in 1757. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7209, -4.9581
- Established
- 1757
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15118715 (CC0)
- commons: Wee Cumbrae Lighthouse (old) (geograph 4844872).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse?
- Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse?
- Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse — lighthouse in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 7.2 km away. Its coordinates are 55.7209°, -4.9581°.
- When was Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1757.
- Is Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse a listed building?
- Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 7.2 km away.