Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Papa Stronsay Lighthouse
Papa Stronsay Lighthouse — lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Papa Stronsay Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1907. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.1559°, -2.5816°.
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Place summary
Papa Stronsay Lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. Established in 1907, it serves as a navigational aid for maritime traffic in the surrounding waters.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1559, -2.5816
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Established
- 1907
Sources
- wikidata: Q29059530 (CC0)
- commons: The Light on Papa Stronsay. - geograph.org.uk - 531453.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Papa Stronsay Lighthouse?
- Papa Stronsay Lighthouse is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2AS).
- What is Papa Stronsay Lighthouse?
- Papa Stronsay Lighthouse — lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Papa Stronsay Lighthouse?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2AS.
- When was Papa Stronsay Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1907.
- Is Papa Stronsay Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Papa Stronsay Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Papa Stronsay Lighthouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2AS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.