Skerryvore Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
The granite lighthouse stands 48 meters tall on a rocky islet, featuring a hyperbolic curve design that marks the southwestern approach to Tiree.
Engineer Alan Stevenson completed the construction in 1844 after seven years of work, responding to numerous shipwrecks in the surrounding waters.
The name Skerryvore derives from Gaelic words meaning Great Skerry, reflecting the Scottish maritime nomenclature of the western islands.
The lighthouse operates automatically since 1994, with remote monitoring systems ensuring continuous navigation guidance for vessels in Scottish waters.
The structure required 4,308 tons of granite blocks from the Isle of Mull, each piece precisely cut and transported across challenging sea conditions.
Location: Argyll and Bute
Location: Tiree
Inception: 1844
Height: 48 m
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 56.32310,-7.11624
Latest update: March 16, 2025 11:56
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