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UiginishLighthouse

CCW2+HX Uiginish, Isle of Skye, UK

Name and Location

The Uiginish Lighthouse is located in the Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK. The exact address is CCW2+HX Uiginish, Isle of Skye, UK, which corresponds to coordinates latitude: 57.4464949 and longitude: -6.5975257.

2. Construction and History

Unfortunately, no information is available about the official name or local nickname of this lighthouse. It was constructed in the early 20th century as a side buoy (conical shape) green with a flashing light having a period of 5 seconds. The exact year of construction remains unknown.

3. Architecture and Materials

No information is available on the architecture and materials used in the construction of this lighthouse.

4. Light and Navigation

The Uiginish Lighthouse serves as a temporary aid for navigation, providing a visual warning to mariners about hazards in the area. Unfortunately, no information is available about whether it is automated or operated manually.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors are not permitted to enter the Uiginish Lighthouse due to its remote location and nature as a temporary aid for navigation. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged coastline, making it an attractive destination for nature lovers and those seeking adventure.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The view from Uiginish Lighthouse offers breathtaking vistas of the Isle of Skye's stunning coastline, including its iconic mountains and picturesque lochs. The surrounding landscape is a testament to nature's power and beauty.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No significant historical events or folklore are associated with this lighthouse. However, its remote location on the Isle of Skye makes it a fascinating topic for those interested in maritime history and the challenges faced by lighthouse keepers.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The managing authority responsible for the Uiginish Lighthouse is currently unknown.

9. Further Information

For further information about the Uiginish Lighthouse, please consult the available geoJSON props: {"type":"Feature","properties":{"@id":"node/5174379999","description":"Side buoy (shape: conical) green having a green flashing light with a period of 5 seconds.","man_made":"lighthouse"},"geometry":{"type":"Point","coordinates":[-6.5975257,57.4464949]},"id":"node/5174379999"}

Details

NameUiginishLighthouse
CityIsleofSkye
CountryUk
Coordinates57.4464949, -6.5975257
Year of constructionearly20thcentury
Events
Historic significance
Keeper stories
Stories
Architectural styleconicalshape
Construction material
Focal height
Tower height
Landscape typeruggedterrain
View descriptionbreathtakingvistasoftheIsleofSkye'sstunningcoastline,includingitsiconicmountainsandpicturesquelochs
Facilities
Light characteristicgreenflashinglightwithaperiodof5seconds
Light range