Name and Location

The Hestan Island Lighthouse is located in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are: 54.8328986° N, -3.8081413° W.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for the Hestan Island Lighthouse is unavailable, but it was built during an unspecified era. The lighthouse's architectural style is also unknown.

Architecture and Materials

The structure reaches a height of 42 meters (138 ft), with a focal height that is not publicly available. No information is provided regarding the materials used in its construction.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features a light characteristic of Fl (0.5 + 1.5 + 0.5 + 7.5 seconds), emitting white light over a range of 9 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, but details regarding opening hours, entrance fees, and guided tours are not publicly available.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape offers a unique view of an unspecified feature. The area is characterized by a scenic backdrop for the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no recorded stories or anecdotes about former lighthouse keepers at this location, nor any notable photos or gallery mentions available due to the lack of public information.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's heritage status is unavailable. It is currently an automated lighthouse, eliminating the need for manual operation. The managing authority responsible for the lighthouse is also unknown.

Further Information

No further information is available regarding the Hestan Island Lighthouse.