Lighthouse Explorer Database ... Turnberry ...

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Name: Turnberry Lighthouse

Nearest Town or City:
Turnberry, United Kingdom

Location: Southwest coast of Scotland.

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Photo: John Mobbs

Managing Organization:
Westin Turnberry Resort

Website: http://www.turnberry.co.uk

Notes:
This lighthouse is on the Ailsa golf course. It is still managed by the Northrn Lighthouse Board as an active aid to navigation.

Tower Height: 79

Height of Focal Plane: 95

Characteristic and Range: White flash every 15 seconds, visible for 22 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White conical tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1873

Date Present Tower Built: 1873

Date Automated: 1986

Current Use: Active aid to navigation on golf course.

Open To Public? No.