Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Perch Light, Port Glasgow
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Perch Light, Port Glasgow — lighthouse in Port Glasgow, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Port Glasgow · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Perch Light in Port Glasgow, take the train to Port Glasgow station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry is free, and the site is accessible for visitors. The postcode for navigation is PA14 5EF.
About
Perch Light, Port Glasgow is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Highlands. Officially recognised as category B listed building. It sits within the Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Port Glasgow, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area PA14.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 09/10/1990 Local Authority Inverclyde Planning Authority Inverclyde Burgh Port Glasgow NGR NS 32229 74866 Coordinates 232229, 674866 — Built probably in 1860s and unaltered. Lighthouse, fat tapering cast-iron cylinder on circular stepped stone base, built on a rock which is exposed at low tide. Painted black with black and white chequering, plain rail balcony with "SLOW" sign facing west, triangular paned lantern with domed top. Iron steps to doorway.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Perch Light is a lighthouse located in Port Glasgow, in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9375, -4.6876
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA14 5EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Port Glasgow — 0.5 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q15124558 (CC0)
- commons: Perch lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 337674.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Perch Light, Port Glasgow?
- Perch Light, Port Glasgow is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA14 5EF).
- What is Perch Light, Port Glasgow?
- Perch Light, Port Glasgow — lighthouse in Port Glasgow, Scotland.
- How do I get to Perch Light, Port Glasgow?
- The nearest railway station is Port Glasgow, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA14 5EF.
- Is Perch Light, Port Glasgow a listed building?
- Perch Light, Port Glasgow is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Perch Light, Port Glasgow free to visit?
- Yes, Perch Light, Port Glasgow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Perch Light, Port Glasgow?
- The nearest railway station is Port Glasgow, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA14 5EF.