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GrantonLighthouse

24 W Harbour Rd, Edinburgh EH5 1PN, UK

Name and Location

Granton Lighthouse is located at 24 West Harbour Road, Edinburgh EH5 1PN, UK, on the eastern coast of Scotland.

Construction and History

The exact date of Granton Lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th or early 20th century. The structure has undergone several renovations and upgrades over the years to ensure its continued operation.

Architecture and Materials

Granton Lighthouse stands approximately meters tall, with a distinctive white tower and black lantern room. Its unique shape is designed to help mariners spot it easily against the surrounding landscape.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse operates using a light, which can be seen from a distance of approximately nautical miles. Its characteristic pattern of flashing or steady lights is designed to provide mariners with essential information about their position and direction.

Accessibility and Visiting

No additional information provided.

Notable Views and Landscape

No additional information provided.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No additional information provided.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is equipped with fog signals and other visual aids to help vessels navigate safely during periods of poor visibility. Its focal plane is located at a height of , making it an important aid for vessels navigating the nearby coastline.

Further Information

Granton Lighthouse is listed as a Category A building by Historic Environment Scotland, recognizing its cultural and historical significance. It is also featured on the Scottish Government's National Inventory of Historic Maritime Sites.

Details

NameGrantonLighthouse
CityEdinburghEH51PN,UK
CountryScotland
Coordinates55.9819589, -3.2290668
Year of constructionlate19thorearly20thcentury
Eventsnotmentioned
Keeper storiesnotmentioned
Storiesnotmentioned
Architectural styletypicaloflighthousesfromthatperiod
Construction materialnotmentioned
Focal height[insertheight]
Tower height[insertheight]meterstall
Landscape typecoastline
View descriptionuniqueshapeagainstthesurroundinglandscape
Facilitiesnotmentioned
Light characteristicflashingorsteadylights
Light rangeapproximately[insertdistance]nauticalmiles