Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Balta Sound Lighthouse
Balta Sound Lighthouse — lighthouse on the south tip of Balta, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Balta Sound Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1895. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse on the south tip of Balta, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.7405°, -0.7947°.
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Place summary
Balta Sound Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in the Scottish Islands. Established in 1895, it serves as a notable maritime navigation aid in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 60.7405, -0.7947
- Established
- 1895
Sources
- wikidata: Q29032666 (CC0)
- commons: South end of the isle of Balta - geograph.org.uk - 1357955.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balta Sound Lighthouse?
- Balta Sound Lighthouse is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- When was Balta Sound Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1895.
- Is Balta Sound Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Balta Sound Lighthouse is free to enter.