Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Western Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh
Western Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh — lighthouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Western Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh is a lighthouse on the coast of central Scotland. Built or established in 1869, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as category B listed building. It sits within the Edinburgh North and Leith parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.3 km away. Postcode area EH6.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 14/12/1970 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 25437 77241 Coordinates 325437, 677241 — NEW LIGHTHOUSE: 1869, James Dove & Company, Edinburgh; first lit 1878. Final addition to pier extension, 1876. Cast-iron; 4-tiered, octagonal section with coved and stepped cornice, swept upper stage with portholes and projecting balcony on brackets. Glass light; decorative fenestration; cast-iron cap converges in semi-circular finial. INTERIOR: not seen 1996. — B Group with Newhaven Harbour and Old Harbour Light, Newhaven (see separate list entries). No longer used but relatively intact. Previously listed with Newhaven Harbour and Old Harbour Light (now listed separately).
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Place summary
Western Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh, EH6. Established in 1869, it is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9815, -3.1962
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH6 4LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Established
- 1869
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 3.3 km
- Official site
- canmore.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17809495 (CC0)
- commons: Edinburgh Lighthouse (8160907284).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Western Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh?
- Western Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 4LP).
- When was Western Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh built?
- Built or established in 1869.
- Is Western Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh a listed building?
- Western Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Western Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh free to visit?
- Yes, Western Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Western Lighthouse, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 4LP.