Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Pentland Skerries Low Light
In or near John o'Groats.
Pentland Skerries Low Light — 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
Pentland Skerries Low Light is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Constructed primarily of stone. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.6899°, -2.9246°.
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Place summary
Pentland Skerries Low Light is a lighthouse located in the Scottish Islands. It serves as a navigational aid for vessels navigating the waters around the Pentland Skerries. The structure is notable for its distinct design and functionality within this rugged maritime landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 58.6899, -2.9246
Sources
- wikidata: Q28379885 (CC0)
- commons: Muckle Skerry Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 754955.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pentland Skerries Low Light?
- Pentland Skerries Low Light is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Pentland Skerries Low Light?
- Pentland Skerries Low Light — lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Pentland Skerries Low Light?
- Its coordinates are 58.6899°, -2.9246°.
- Is Pentland Skerries Low Light free to visit?
- Yes, Pentland Skerries Low Light is free to enter.