Lighthouses · North West England
Lochryan Lighthouse
Lochryan Lighthouse — lighthouse in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lochryan Lighthouse, the nearest railway station is Stranraer, located 7.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DG9 8QY, and entry to the lighthouse is free.
About
Lochryan Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Lowlands. Officially recognised as category B listed building. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 7.3 km away. Postcode area DG9.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 20/07/1972 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Inch NGR NX 06130 68626 Coordinates 206130, 568626 — Alan Stevenson, 1847, with later additions. 4-stage circular-plan lighthouse, tapering to below parapet; single storey courtyard-plan surrounding. Painted brick and coursed, stugged sandstone ashlar. NE (ENTRANCE) ELEVATION: timber gate to leads to 2 timber doors to flat-roofed 1st stage of lighthouse; small round-arched openings at 2nd and 3rd stages; corbels to 4th stage; metal circular handrail; circular light; diamond pattern glazing (now obscured); domed cupola; ball finial. NW (SIDE) ELEVATION: low coped wall to left, single storey central section; lighthouse to right. SW (REAR) ELEVATION: central lighthouse; recessed blank bay to left, single strip opening to right. SE (SIDE) ELEVATION: 2 single openings (infilled) to right. Flat roofs to single storey sections; tapered corniced stack with circular can to SE elevation. INTERIOR: not seen 1999. — Good example of a mid 19th century lighthouse with an interesting flat-moulded corbelling detail to the 4th stage. Built for the Northern Lighthouse Board.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lochryan Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG9. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognised for its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9744, -5.0307
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 8QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17804735 (CC0)
- commons: Cairnryan Lighthouse Scotland.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochryan Lighthouse?
- Lochryan Lighthouse is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 8QY).
- What is Lochryan Lighthouse?
- Lochryan Lighthouse — lighthouse in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Lochryan Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG9 8QY.
- Is Lochryan Lighthouse a listed building?
- Lochryan Lighthouse is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Lochryan Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Lochryan Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lochryan Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 8QY.