Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Ruvaal Lighthouse
Ruvaal Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Ruvaal Lighthouse is located in the Scottish Highlands at latitude 55.9364 and longitude -6.1235, and there is no nearby railway station or postcode available. Entry to the lighthouse is free. Accessibility information is not provided.
About
Ruvaal Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1859. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Managed by Northern Lighthouse Board. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9364°, -6.1235°.
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Heritage listing
The Ruvaal, Rhuvaal, or Rubh'a' Mhàil Lighthouse is a listed 19th-century lighthouse located at the north-eastern end of the island of Islay, in the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. The active lighthouse marks the northern approaches to the Sound of Islay, a narrow channel separating Islay from the adjacent island of Jura, and is one of the seven lighthouses operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board, which act as maritime aids to navigation on and around Islay.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Ruvaal, Rhuvaal, or Rubh'a' Mhàil Lighthouse is a listed 19th-century lighthouse located at the north-eastern end of the island of Islay, in the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. The active lighthouse marks the northern approaches to the Sound of Islay, a narrow channel separating Islay from the adjacent island of Jura, and is one of the seven lighthouses operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board, which act as maritime aids to navigation on and around Islay.
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Background
History
The need for lights near the sound had been identified as early as 1835 by Robert Stevenson, with the Board of Trade requesting that the light should cover the Neva Rocks to the west. This requirement meant that a substantial tower was required. It was designed by the brothers David Stevenson and Thomas the sons of Robert, from the notable Stevenson lighthouse engineering family. ]] Construction started in 1857 and it was completed in 1859. The total cost was £6,500 (equivalent to £|r=0}}}} as of ). The lighthouse consists of a brick 34 m cylindrical white washed tower, supporting the lantern and single gallery. It has 158 steps to the top of the tower. Sandstone was used to construct the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9364, -6.1235
- Address
- Islay<br>Inner Hebrides<br>Scotland
- Established
- 1859
Sources
- wikidata: Q1692569 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ruvaal Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rubh a' Mhail Lighthouse (3919995235).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruvaal Lighthouse?
- Ruvaal Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Ruvaal Lighthouse?
- Ruvaal Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Ruvaal Lighthouse?
- Its coordinates are 55.9364°, -6.1235°.
- When was Ruvaal Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1859.
- Who runs Ruvaal Lighthouse?
- Ruvaal Lighthouse is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Ruvaal Lighthouse a listed building?
- Ruvaal Lighthouse is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Ruvaal Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Ruvaal Lighthouse is free to enter.