Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Steamboat Quay Light
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Steamboat Quay Light — lighthouse in Port Glasgow, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Port Glasgow · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Steamboat Quay Light in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Port Glasgow, located 0.4 km away. Entry is free.
About
Steamboat Quay Light 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 0.4 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 32044 74860 Coordinates 232044, 674860 — Built probably 1860s. Leading light on corner of West Quay. Cast-iron and cylindrical, tall (about 40' high) slender and tapering, bell-shaped at base, cornice, domed lantern. Unaltered. Painted with black and white chequering. Secured to stone base by thick bolts. Main shaft in four sections, door also cast-iron, with cornice.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Steamboat Quay Light is a lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA14. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9374, -4.6905
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA14 5EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Port Glasgow — 0.4 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q15118329 (CC0)
- commons: Lighthouses at Port Glasgow - geograph.org.uk - 337700.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Steamboat Quay Light?
- Steamboat Quay Light is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA14 5EP).
- What is Steamboat Quay Light?
- Steamboat Quay Light — lighthouse in Port Glasgow, Scotland.
- How do I get to Steamboat Quay Light?
- The nearest railway station is Port Glasgow, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA14 5EP.
- Is Steamboat Quay Light a listed building?
- Steamboat Quay Light is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Steamboat Quay Light free to visit?
- Yes, Steamboat Quay Light is free to enter.
- How do I get to Steamboat Quay Light?
- The nearest railway station is Port Glasgow, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA14 5EP.