Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Calf of Eday light
Calf of Eday light — 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
Calf of Eday light is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1909. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.2369°, -2.7635°.
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Place summary
Calf of Eday Light is a modern lighthouse located in the Scottish Islands, established in 1909. It serves as a navigational aid for vessels in the surrounding waters.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2369, -2.7635
- Established
- 1909
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465945 (CC0)
- commons: Lighthouse on Calf Sound, Eday - geograph.org.uk - 33187.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calf of Eday light?
- Calf of Eday light is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- When was Calf of Eday light built?
- Built or established in 1909.
- Is Calf of Eday light free to visit?
- Yes, Calf of Eday light is free to enter.