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Managing Organization:
Neist Point Lighthouse
Website: http://www.skye-lighthouse.com
Email:
Contact Address Information:
Isle of Skye
Glendale, Scotland
United Kingdom
Tower Height: 62
Height of Focal Plane: 140
Characteristic and Range: White flash every 5 seconds, range 16 nautical miles.
Description of Tower: White, conical tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1909
Date Present Tower Built: 1909
Date Automated: 1986
Fog Signal: Discontinued (was 2 blasts every 90 seconds).
Current Use: Active aid to navigation, overnight accommodations.
Open To Public? Yes.
Directions:
The lighthouse station is accessible only by boat, helicopter or walking. The steep walk takes about 45 minutes.
Nearby Lodging: Three former keepers' cottages are available for overnight stays. For information, call +44 (0) 1470 511200 or email info@skye-lighthouse.com
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