Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Tayport West Lighthouse
In or near Dundee.
Tayport West Lighthouse — lighthouse in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broughty Ferry · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Tayport West Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Part of West Lighthouse and 7 West Lights, West Common, Tayport. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4533°, -2.8983°.
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Place summary
Tayport West Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in central Scotland, postcode DD6. It serves as a navigational aid in the area, notable for its historical significance and maritime role.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4533, -2.8983
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- DD6 9AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Broughty Ferry — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5856524 (CC0)
- commons: West light - geograph.org.uk - 754932.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tayport West Lighthouse?
- Tayport West Lighthouse is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD6 9AW).
- What is Tayport West Lighthouse?
- Tayport West Lighthouse — lighthouse in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Tayport West Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD6 9AW.
- Is Tayport West Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Tayport West Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tayport West Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD6 9AW.