Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Tayport East Lighthouse
Tayport East Lighthouse — lighthouse in Dundee, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broughty Ferry · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Tayport East Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of central Scotland. Officially recognised as category B listed building. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area DD6.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 02/05/1973 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Burgh Tayport NGR NO 45091 29327 Coordinates 345091, 729327 — 1823. Circular pinned rubble with echinus moulding at top, railed balcony and fine original octagonal cupola.
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Place summary
Tayport East Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in central Scotland, postcode DD6. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4529, -2.8924
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- DD6 9PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Broughty Ferry — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5856526 (CC0)
- commons: Dundee lighthouse.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tayport East Lighthouse?
- Tayport East Lighthouse is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD6 9PR).
- Is Tayport East Lighthouse a listed building?
- Tayport East Lighthouse is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Tayport East Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Tayport East Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tayport East Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD6 9PR.