Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Mousa light station
Mousa light station — lighthouse in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mousa light station is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.9970°, -1.1578°.
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Place summary
Mousa Light Station is a lighthouse located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its remote setting and serves as a navigational aid.
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- Coordinates
- 59.9970, -1.1578
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465891 (CC0)
- commons: Eastern tip of Mousa - geograph.org.uk - 32822.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mousa light station?
- Mousa light station is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Mousa light station?
- Mousa light station — lighthouse in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Mousa light station?
- Its coordinates are 59.9970°, -1.1578°.
- Is Mousa light station free to visit?
- Yes, Mousa light station is free to enter.