Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Stoer Head Lighthouse
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Stoer Head Lighthouse — lighthouse in Sutherland, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Stoer Head Lighthouse is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the postcode IV27 4JH for sat-nav directions. Entry to the lighthouse is free, though accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Stoer Head Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1870. Constructed primarily of stone. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Owned by National Trust for Scotland. Managed by National Trust for Scotland. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Sutherland, Scotland". Coordinates: 58.2400°, -5.4026°.
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Heritage listing
Stoer Head Lighthouse was built on Stoer Head by brothers David and Thomas Stevenson in 1870 after being identified as one of forty-five sites in Scotland where a lighthouse was necessary to protect shipping. The lighthouse is 45 feet (14 m) high, making it squat in appearance, but the height of the cliffs on which it sits means it can be seen at a distance of 24 miles (39 km) out at sea. The beacon flashes white every fifteen seconds.
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Summary from the official site
Stoer Head Lighthouse is a self-catering accommodation located in Sutherland, Scotland. Visitors can enjoy coastal walks, bird watching, and explore the picturesque surroundings, including nearby fishing ports and local attractions.
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From the Wikipedia article
Stoer Head Lighthouse was built on Stoer Head by brothers David and Thomas Stevenson in 1870 after being identified as one of forty-five sites in Scotland where a lighthouse was necessary to protect shipping. The lighthouse is 45 feet (14 m) high, making it squat in appearance, but the height of the cliffs on which it sits means it can be seen at a distance of 24 miles (39 km) out at sea. The beacon flashes white every fifteen seconds.
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Background
Architecture
Sea transport in the 1870s being the only feasible option for this remote site, the stone and other materials for the lighthouse were landed on a jetty built for the purpose about a mile to the south east of the lighthouse. No doubt, supplies for the lighthouse were similarly transported until roads became passable in the 20th century. The jetty (Ordnance Survey grid reference NC013320) is now in disrepair. Close to the jetty is the Stoer Lighthouse Stores bothy which was used by the men building the lighthouse. In the bothy there is a mural depicting the east elevation of the Stoer lighthouse: the mural probably dates from the 1800s, certainly predating the sale of the bothy in the 1960s.…
Visiting
The lighting is now provided by an array of sealed beam electric lamps, operated by a sensor to automatically turn them on and off at specified light levels. Upkeep is carried out by a local who visits on a regular basis to carry out basic maintenance and cleaning, and technicians from the Northern Lighthouse Board who visit on an annual basis.
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- Coordinates
- 58.2400, -5.4026
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV27 4JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Established
- 1870
- Official site
- stoerlighthouse.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2251111 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stoer Head Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stoer Head Lighthouse.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stoer Head Lighthouse?
- Stoer Head Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV27 4JH).
- What is Stoer Head Lighthouse?
- Stoer Head Lighthouse — lighthouse in Sutherland, Scotland.
- How do I get to Stoer Head Lighthouse?
- Drivers can use postcode IV27 4JH.
- When was Stoer Head Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1870.
- Who runs Stoer Head Lighthouse?
- Stoer Head Lighthouse is operated by National Trust for Scotland.
- Is Stoer Head Lighthouse a listed building?
- Stoer Head Lighthouse is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Stoer Head Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Stoer Head Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stoer Head Lighthouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV27 4JH. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.