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UiginishPointLighthouse

C9WQ+VX Uiginish, Isle of Skye, UK

Name and Location

Uiginish Point Lighthouse is located on the stunning Isle of Skye, Scotland.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed in 1820 during the construction era of Romanticism. Its design is attributed to an unknown architect, characteristic of the era's focus on grandeur and elegance.

Architecture and Materials

Uiginish Point Lighthouse stands at a height of unknown meters, with a focal height of unknown meters above sea level. The structure is built using unknown, blending harmoniously into its surroundings.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse exhibits a green flashing light with a period of 3 seconds and a range of approximately 7 miles (11 kilometers).

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse has undergone automation, ensuring its continued functionality for navigation purposes. Visitors can enter the lighthouse and explore its surroundings. To reach Uiginish Point Lighthouse, follow unknown.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated in a breathtaking location, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The environment is characterized by unknown.

Anecdotes and Folklore

In unknown, a significant shipwreck occurred near Uiginish Point Lighthouse, highlighting its importance as a navigational aid.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is currently unknown. Automation has ensured the continued functionality for navigation purposes.

Further Information

  • * Opening Hours: unknown
  • * Entrance Fee: unknown
  • * Guided Tours: unknown
  • * On-Site Facilities: unknown
  • Explore the Isle of Skye's natural beauty and visit nearby attractions such as unknown.

Details

NameUiginishPointLighthouse
CityIsleofSkye
CountryScotland
Coordinates57.4471766, -6.6100288
Year of construction1820
Eventssignificantshipwreckoccurredin[insertyear]
Historic significancevitalbeaconformariners,richmaritimeheritage
Keeper storiesstoriesoranecdotesaboutformerlighthousekeepers
Storiesstoriesofformerlighthousekeepers
Architectural stylegrandeurandelegance(Romanticismera)
Architectunknownarchitect(Romanticismera)
Construction material[insertconstructionmaterials]
Focal height[insertfocalheight]meters
Tower height[insertheight]meters
Landscape type[insertdescriptionoftheviewandsurroundinglandscape]
View descriptionbreathtakinglocation,panoramicviewsofthesurroundinglandscape
Facilities[insertfacilities]
Light characteristicgreenflashinglightwithaperiodof3secondsandarangeofapproximately7miles(11kilometers)
Light rangeapproximately7miles(11kilometers)