Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Holburn Head Lighthouse
Holburn Head Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Holburn Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Islands. Built or established in 1862, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as category B listed building. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 2.8 km away. Postcode area KW14.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 28/11/1984 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Thurso NGR ND 10669 70659 Coordinates 310669, 970659 — David and Thomas Stevenson, 1862. Short tower rising from SE end bay of south facing double pile 2-storey, 3-bay rectangular building combining Keeper's dwelling. Tower rises above eaves angles with triangular chamfer resulting in octagonal base for light drum encircled by wallhead parapet with cast-iron railing. All harled with contrasting painted margins. Off-centre 1st floor entrance with narrow flanking window and reached by forestair with rubble balustrade. Symmetrical fenestration to 3-bay rear (north) elevation; lying pane glazing; corniced end stacks; slate roofs. Enclosed by roughly coped whitewashed rubble wall. — Unusual lighthouse. Modern Keeper's House to SW not included in listing.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holburn Head Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW14. Established in 1862, it is a Category B listed building, notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 58.6146, -3.5395
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Established
- 1862
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465955 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Holburn Head Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: HolburnHead.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holburn Head Lighthouse?
- Holburn Head Lighthouse is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7UW).
- When was Holburn Head Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1862.
- Is Holburn Head Lighthouse a listed building?
- Holburn Head Lighthouse is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Holburn Head Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Holburn Head Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holburn Head Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7UW.