Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Port Glasgow Lighthouse
In or near Cardross.
Port Glasgow Lighthouse — a lighthouse in scotland highlands.
Steve F — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Port Glasgow · 0.5 km
About
Port Glasgow Lighthouse is a named lighthouse in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Port Glasgow Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands. It serves as a navigational aid for vessels entering the River Clyde. The structure is notable for its historical significance in maritime safety and navigation in the region. Its prominent position offers views of the surrounding waterways and coastal scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9375, -4.6875
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA14 5EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Port Glasgow — 0.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11611319 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Port Glasgow Lighthouse?
- Port Glasgow Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA14 5EF).
- What is Port Glasgow Lighthouse?
- Port Glasgow Lighthouse — a lighthouse in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Port Glasgow Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Port Glasgow, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA14 5EF.
- How do I get to Port Glasgow Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Port Glasgow, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA14 5EF.