Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Hyskeir Lighthouse
Hyskeir Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Hyskeir Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1904. Managed by Northern Lighthouse Board. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.9690°, -6.6809°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hyskeir Lighthouse in Scotland was established in 1904. The 39-metre-high (128 ft) lighthouse marks the southern end of The Minch, warning of the presence of the Mills Rocks, Canna, and Hyskeir itself. It was designed by David and Charles Stevenson and constructed by Oban contractor Messrs D & J MacDougall. The white tower was staffed until March 1997, becoming one of the last lighthouses in Scotland to be automated. The keepers were briefly known for their one-hole golf course following their appearance on TV. Now controlled by the Northern Lighthouse Board in Edinburgh, it displays three white flashes every thirty seconds. Hyskeir and its lighthouse feature extensively in Peter Hill's 2003 book Stargazing: Memoirs of a Young Lighthouse Keeper.
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- Coordinates
- 56.9690, -6.6809
- Address
- Hyskeir Isle
- Established
- 1904
Sources
- wikidata: Q15227367 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hyskeir Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Oigh Sgier - geograph.org.uk - 119673.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hyskeir Lighthouse?
- Hyskeir Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- When was Hyskeir Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1904.
- Who runs Hyskeir Lighthouse?
- Hyskeir Lighthouse is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Hyskeir Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Hyskeir Lighthouse is free to enter.