Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Tor Ness Lighthouse
Tor Ness Lighthouse — 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
Tor Ness Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1980. Managed by Northern Lighthouse Board. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.7786°, -3.2964°.
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Place summary
Tor Ness Lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in the Scottish Islands. Established in 1980, it is operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board.
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- Coordinates
- 58.7786, -3.2964
- Established
- 1980
Sources
- wikidata: Q28858425 (CC0)
- commons: Tor Ness Lighthouse (A3600) - geograph.org.uk - 1532519.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tor Ness Lighthouse?
- Tor Ness Lighthouse is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- When was Tor Ness Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1980.
- Who runs Tor Ness Lighthouse?
- Tor Ness Lighthouse is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Tor Ness Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Tor Ness Lighthouse is free to enter.