Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Skerryvore Lighthouse
Skerryvore 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
About
Skerryvore Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1844. Constructed primarily of granite. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Managed by Northern Lighthouse Board. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3231°, -7.1162°.
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Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 20/07/1971 Supplementary Information Updated 20/06/2022 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Tiree NGR NL 84003 26286 Coordinates 84003, 726286 — 1838-44. Alan Stevenson. Ashlar. Balustraded walk around lantern. Revolving light. Lenses by M. Francois, Paris Machinery by John Milne, Edinburgh. — One of greatest achievements in lighthouse engineering. Skerryvore Rock is 11 miles WSW of Tiree and is included with it for parochial purposes.
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Place summary
Skerryvore Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands. Established in 1844, it is a Category A listed building and is operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3231, -7.1162
- Established
- 1844
Sources
- wikidata: Q2292002 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Skerryvore Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Skerryvore 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skerryvore Lighthouse?
- Skerryvore Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Skerryvore Lighthouse?
- Skerryvore Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Skerryvore Lighthouse?
- Its coordinates are 56.3231°, -7.1162°.
- When was Skerryvore Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1844.
- Who runs Skerryvore Lighthouse?
- Skerryvore Lighthouse is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Skerryvore Lighthouse a listed building?
- Skerryvore Lighthouse is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Skerryvore Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Skerryvore Lighthouse is free to enter.