Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Elie Ness Lighthouse
Elie Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Elie Ness Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of central Scotland. Built or established in 1908, it dates from the modern period. Officially recognised as category C listed building. Operated by Forth Ports. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency. Postcode area KY9.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 25/11/1980 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Elie NGR NT 49653 99334 Coordinates 349653, 699334 — Early 20th century. 2 storey. Circular tower with corbelled, crenellated parapet; small single storey square tower also with crenellated parapet stands to North West side, harled with exposed dressings.
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Place summary
Elie Ness Lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in central Scotland, postcode KY9. Established in 1908, it is a Category C listed building and is operated by Forth Ports.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1840, -2.8127
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY9 1BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Established
- 1908
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465858 (CC0)
- commons: Elie Ness Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 480917.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elie Ness Lighthouse?
- Elie Ness Lighthouse is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY9 1BS).
- When was Elie Ness Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1908.
- Who runs Elie Ness Lighthouse?
- Elie Ness Lighthouse is operated by Forth Ports.
- Is Elie Ness Lighthouse a listed building?
- Elie Ness Lighthouse is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Elie Ness Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Elie Ness Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elie Ness Lighthouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY9 1BS. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.