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Name: Sgeir Bhuidhe Light   

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Nearest Town or City:
Port Appin, , United Kingdom

Location: West side of Loch Linnhe, west coast of Scotland.


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Photo: Tony Denton

Managing Organization:
Northern Lighthouse Board

Website: http://www.nlb.org.uk

Notes:
After the original 1904 lighthouse here was removed in 2002, the lantern was donated to the village of Port Appin, where it is on display today next to the town hall. Shortly before the old lighthouse was removed, it was painted pink with yellow spots by vandals as a protest.

Tower Height: 26

Height of Focal Plane: 26

Characteristic and Range: Two flashes every 7 seconds with white and red sectors.

Description of Tower: White fiberglass tower.

This light is operational

Earlier Towers?
1904: Square, pyramidal skeletal tower with enclosed upper portion.

Date Established: 1904

Date Present Tower Built: 2002

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? No.


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