Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Swona Lighthouse
In or near John o'Groats.
Swona Lighthouse — lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Swona Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1906. Constructed primarily of concrete. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.7356°, -3.0724°.
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Place summary
Swona Lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in the Scottish Islands. Established in 1906, it serves as a navigational aid for maritime traffic in the surrounding waters.
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- Coordinates
- 58.7356, -3.0724
- Established
- 1906
Sources
- wikidata: Q29514969 (CC0)
- commons: Beacon on The Tarf, Swona - geograph.org.uk - 1234096.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swona Lighthouse?
- Swona Lighthouse is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Swona Lighthouse?
- Swona Lighthouse — lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Swona Lighthouse?
- Its coordinates are 58.7356°, -3.0724°.
- When was Swona Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1906.
- Is Swona Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Swona Lighthouse is free to enter.