Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse
Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse — lighthouse in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1757. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7209°, -4.9581°.
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Place summary
Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse is a Georgian lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, established in 1757. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7209, -4.9581
- Established
- 1757
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15118715 (CC0)
- commons: Wee Cumbrae Lighthouse (old) (geograph 4844872).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse?
- Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- When was Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1757.
- Is Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse a listed building?
- Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 7.2 km away.