Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Eastern Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh
Eastern Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh — lighthouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Eastern Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh is a lighthouse on the coast of central Scotland. Officially recognised as category B listed building. It sits within the Edinburgh North and Leith parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.4 km away. Postcode area EH6.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 14/12/1970 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 25481 77241 Coordinates 325481, 677241 — OLD HARBOUR LIGHT: circa 1830. Circular-plan; battered ashlar base; weathered yellow sandstone blocks; polished ashlar to raised margins; projecting base course, cornice and blocking course with chamfered edge. Concrete dome in place of lantern. Door to E slightly recessed; single blocked window to S. Horizontal stone slabs surround base course; concrete beyond. Full-height railings to W mark boundary with development to rear. INTERIOR: not seen 1996. — B Group with Newhaven Harbour and New Lighthouse, Newhaven (see separate list entries). No longer in use but relatively intact. Previously listed with Newhaven Harbour and New Lighthouse (now listed separately).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Eastern Lighthouse is a category B listed lighthouse located at Newhaven Harbour in Edinburgh, central Scotland. It serves as a notable maritime structure within the harbour, contributing to the area's navigational safety.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9823, -3.1959
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH6 4UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 3.4 km
- Official site
- canmore.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17809510 (CC0)
- commons: Newhaven Harbour Old Lighthouse.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eastern Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh?
- Eastern Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 4UH).
- Is Eastern Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh a listed building?
- Eastern Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Eastern Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh free to visit?
- Yes, Eastern Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eastern Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 4UH.