Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Barrel of Butter lighthouse
Barrel of Butter lighthouse — lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Barrel of Butter lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.8904°, -3.1264°.
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Place summary
Barrel of Butter lighthouse is located in the Scottish Islands. This coastal structure serves as a navigational aid for maritime traffic in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8904, -3.1264
Sources
- wikidata: Q28869310 (CC0)
- commons: Navigation Light, Barrel of Butter, Scapa Flow. - geograph.org.uk - 932393.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barrel of Butter lighthouse?
- Barrel of Butter lighthouse is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 58.8904°, -3.1264°.
- Is Barrel of Butter lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Barrel of Butter lighthouse is free.