Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Fort Augustus Lighthouse
Fort Augustus Lighthouse — lighthouse in Fort Augustus, Highland, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Fort Augustus Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Highlands. Built or established in 1840, it dates from the Victorian period. Operated by Scottish Canals. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency. Postcode area PH32.
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Place summary
Fort Augustus Lighthouse is a Victorian-era lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PH32. Established in 1840, it is operated by Scottish Canals.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1459, -4.6754
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH32 4BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Established
- 1840
- Official site
- www.clansmancentre.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q116450174 (CC0)
- commons: Pepperpot lighthouse at Fort Augustus.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fort Augustus Lighthouse?
- Fort Augustus Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH32 4BJ).
- When was Fort Augustus Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1840.
- Who runs Fort Augustus Lighthouse?
- Fort Augustus Lighthouse is operated by Scottish Canals.
- Is Fort Augustus Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Fort Augustus Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fort Augustus Lighthouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH32 4BJ. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.