Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Shieldhall Light (historical)
In or near Glasgow.
Shieldhall Light (historical) — a lighthouse in scotland central.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cardonald · 1.7 km
About
Shieldhall Light (historical) is a named lighthouse in scotland central, 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
Shieldhall Light is a historical lighthouse located in central Scotland. It serves as a notable maritime navigational aid, highlighting the region's coastal heritage. The lighthouse is an example of traditional lighthouse architecture, contributing to the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8683, -4.3375
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G51 4BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow South West
- Nearest railway station
- Cardonald — 1.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11611144 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Shieldhall Light (historical)
Places to stay
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Public House, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shieldhall Light (historical)?
- Shieldhall Light (historical) is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G51 4BZ).
- What is Shieldhall Light (historical)?
- Shieldhall Light (historical) — a lighthouse in scotland central.
- How do I get to Shieldhall Light (historical)?
- The nearest railway station is Cardonald, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode G51 4BZ.
- How do I get to Shieldhall Light (historical)?
- The nearest railway station is Cardonald, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G51 4BZ.