Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Pentland Skerries High Light
Pentland Skerries High Light — lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Pentland Skerries High Light is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1794. Constructed primarily of stone. Managed by Northern Lighthouse Board. Part of Lighthouses and Keepers' Cottages, Muckle Skerry. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.6902°, -2.9247°.
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Place summary
Pentland Skerries High Light is a Georgian lighthouse located in the Scottish Islands, established in 1794. It is operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board and serves as a crucial navigational aid in the surrounding waters.
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- Coordinates
- 58.6902, -2.9247
- Established
- 1794
Sources
- wikidata: Q14912772 (CC0)
- commons: Muckle Skerry Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 754955.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pentland Skerries High Light?
- Pentland Skerries High Light is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- When was Pentland Skerries High Light built?
- Built or established in 1794.
- Who runs Pentland Skerries High Light?
- Pentland Skerries High Light is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Pentland Skerries High Light free to visit?
- Yes, Pentland Skerries High Light is free to enter.