Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Tarbat Ness Lighthouse
Tarbat Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse on the East coast of Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Tarbat Ness Lighthouse is located in the Scottish Highlands, with coordinates 57.8651 latitude and -3.7766 longitude. There is no nearest railway station or postcode provided, and entry to the lighthouse is free. Accessibility details are not specified.
About
Tarbat Ness Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1830. Designed by Robert Stevenson. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Managed by Northern Lighthouse Board. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse on the East coast of Scotland". Coordinates: 57.8651°, -3.7766°.
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Heritage listing
The Tarbat Ness Lighthouse is located at the North West tip of the Tarbat Ness peninsula near the fishing village of Portmahomack on the east coast of Scotland. It was built in 1830 by Robert Stevenson and has an elevation of 53 metres (174 ft) and 203 steps to the top of the tower.
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Summary from the official site
Tarbat Ness Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on the Tarbat Peninsula in Scotland. Visitors can explore the scenic coastal area and enjoy views of the lighthouse, which has been guiding ships since its construction.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Tarbat Ness Lighthouse is located at the North West tip of the Tarbat Ness peninsula near the fishing village of Portmahomack on the east coast of Scotland. It was built in 1830 by Robert Stevenson and has an elevation of 53 metres (174 ft) and 203 steps to the top of the tower.
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Background
History
At the Battle of Tarbat Ness in the 11th century, Thorfinn the Mighty defeated "Karl Hundason", possibly a Viking name for Macbeth. Further down the peninsula at Portmahomack, in the 1480s the Clan Ross slaughtered a raiding party from the Clan Mackay by locking them in the Tarbat Old Church and setting fire to it. This event is known as the Battle of Tarbat.
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- Coordinates
- 57.8651, -3.7766
- Address
- Tarbat Ness<br>Portmahomack<br>Highland<br> Scotland
- Established
- 1830
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q2394002 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tarbat Ness Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Tarbat Ness Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 501600.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tarbat Ness Lighthouse?
- Tarbat Ness Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Tarbat Ness Lighthouse?
- Tarbat Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse on the East coast of Scotland.
- How do I get to Tarbat Ness Lighthouse?
- Its coordinates are 57.8651°, -3.7766°.
- When was Tarbat Ness Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1830. Designed by Robert Stevenson.
- Who runs Tarbat Ness Lighthouse?
- Tarbat Ness Lighthouse is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Tarbat Ness Lighthouse a listed building?
- Tarbat Ness Lighthouse is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Tarbat Ness Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Tarbat Ness Lighthouse is free to enter.