Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Foula Lighthouse
Foula Lighthouse — lighthouse in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Foula Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1986. Constructed primarily of metal. Managed by Northern Lighthouse Board. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.1124°, -2.0640°.
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Place summary
Foula Lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located on Foula in the Scottish Islands. Established in 1986, it is operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board.
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- Coordinates
- 60.1124, -2.0640
- Established
- 1986
Sources
- wikidata: Q28874338 (CC0)
- commons: Foula Lighthouse (geograph 5027735).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Foula Lighthouse?
- Foula Lighthouse is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- When was Foula Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1986.
- Who runs Foula Lighthouse?
- Foula Lighthouse is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Foula Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Foula Lighthouse is free to enter.