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Arnish Point Lighthouse

Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Ross-shire

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Located on a headland on the west side of the entrance to Stornoway Harbour, about 3 miles south of the town. It was automated in 1963.


Lighthouse information Grid

Name:

Arnish Point, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Ross-shire

Current status:

Working

Geographic Position:

 

Grid Reference:

NB432308

Ceremonial County:

Ross & Cromarty

Appearance:

cylindrical masonry tower, painted white; lantern painted black. 1-store keeper's house.

Map Link:

Multimap

Aerial photo:

Marinas.com

Other photos:

closeup     closeup 

Originally built:

1900

Current lighthouse built:

 

Height of Tower:

21 metres

Height of light above mean sea level:

55 metres

Character of light:

two white flashes every 15 s. 21 m

Character of fog signal:

 

Range of light:

 

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Getting there:

 

Access:

Site open, tower closed. Accessible by road then a short walk may be needed to reach the lighthouse.

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