Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
McArthur's Head Lighthouse
McArthur's Head Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
McArthur's Head Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7638°, -6.0465°.
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Place summary
McArthur's Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands. It serves as a navigational aid for maritime traffic in the area. The structure is notable for its historical significance in coastal navigation.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7638, -6.0465
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465889 (CC0)
- commons: Lighthouse at McArthur's Head, Islay - geograph.org.uk - 271244.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is McArthur's Head Lighthouse?
- McArthur's Head Lighthouse is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.7638°, -6.0465°.
- Is McArthur's Head Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes — admission to McArthur's Head Lighthouse is free.