Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Ardrossan Pierhead Lighthouse
Ardrossan Pierhead Lighthouse — lighthouse in Ardrossan, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ardrossan Harbour · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ardrossan Pierhead Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Highlands. Built or established in 1898, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the North Ayrshire and Arran parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ardrossan Harbour, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area KA22.
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Place summary
Ardrossan Pierhead Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode KA22. Established in 1898, it serves as a notable maritime navigation aid along the Firth of Clyde.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6411, -4.8261
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA22 8ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Established
- 1898
- Nearest railway station
- Ardrossan Harbour — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q116189270 (CC0)
- commons: Ardrossan Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 660178.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ardrossan Pierhead Lighthouse?
- Ardrossan Pierhead Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA22 8ED).
- When was Ardrossan Pierhead Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1898.
- Is Ardrossan Pierhead Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Ardrossan Pierhead Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ardrossan Pierhead Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Ardrossan Harbour, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA22 8ED.