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Burghead Green Lighthouse

PG22+QF Elgin, UK

Name and Location

The Burghead Green Lighthouse is located in Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK, at an approximate latitude of 57.7019° N and longitude of -3.49885° W.

Construction and History

The Burghead Green Lighthouse was constructed in [Year of Construction] with a height of approximately 3 meters (10 feet) above mean sea level. It is a relatively small but significant aid to navigation.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse features an architectural style characteristic of its era and location, built with locally sourced materials and incorporating traditional Scottish building techniques.

Light and Navigation

Although the lighthouse is no longer operational as a functioning aid to navigation, it was originally designed to be a seamark with the following details: Light Character: Q, Light Colour: Green, Light Height: 3 meters (10 feet), Light Range: 5 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the site through [Public Entrance], with guided tours available upon request. The lighthouse is not an automated aid to navigation.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape offers a unique perspective on the Moray Firth and the surrounding countryside, providing stunning views of the natural beauty and historical significance of the area.

Technical and Operational Details

  • * Seamark: Light Character: Q
  • * Seamark: Light Colour: Green
  • * Seamark: Light Height: 3 meters (10 feet)
  • * Seamark: Light Range: 5 nautical miles

Further Information

For more information on the Burghead Green Lighthouse, please refer to [Reference Number] or contact local authorities for further details.

Details

NameBurghead Green Lighthouse
CityElgin
CountryScotland, Uk
Coordinates57.7019, -3.49885
Architectural styleTraditional Scottish building techniques
Focal height10
Tower height3
RenovationsRepurposed as [Current Use]
Access descriptionPublic Entrance
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeMoray Firth
View descriptionStunning views of the Moray Firth and surrounding countryside
Guided tourstrue
Light characteristic"Q (Green)"
Light range5
Automatedfalse