Ardnamurchan Lighthouse

Ardnamurchan Lighthouse is a Шаблон:Convert, pink granite tower lighthouse built in 1849 by Alan Stevenson. It is the only lighthouse in the UK built in the Egyptian style. The light was automated in 1988 and is now operated remotely by the Northern Lighthouse Board from Edinburgh.

The former keepers' cottages and outbuildings are owned by the Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Trust and operated as a visitor centre, with a museum called the 'Kingdom of Light' - Rioghachd na Sorcha. Exhibits detail the history and operations of the lighthouse, including access to the restored engine room and workshop with the original fog horn. Other displays include the geology and natural history of the area, and local social history and culture.

The last part of the computer game Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened takes place in this lighthouse.

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Ross
13 May 2013
Great view! 24 miles to the horizon.
Carole Leslie
23 November 2010
Visitor centre reopens april 1st but worth it for views alone.
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Unnamed Road, Acharacle, Highland PH36 4LN, UK Get directions
Tue 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Wed 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
Thu 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Fri 8:00 AM–Noon
Sat 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Sun 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

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