Eilean Glas Lighthouse, Historic lighthouse on Scalpay Island, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
The 30-meter cylindrical tower stands with two broad red bands against the coastal landscape of the eastern shore of Scalpay Island.
Commissioned in 1789 as one of Scotland's first four lighthouses, the current structure was rebuilt in 1824 under Robert Stevenson's supervision.
The lighthouse complex features buildings constructed in Graeco-Egyptian style using squared whin rubble and granite dressings with distinctive ramped doorpieces.
The Northern Lighthouse Board operates the automated beacon, which emits three white flashes every twenty seconds visible up to 23 nautical miles.
The original keeper, Alexander Reid, maintained the lighthouse for 35 years until 1823, receiving a retirement pension of forty guineas.
Location: Outer Hebrides
Location: Harris
Inception: 1789
Height: 30 m
Operator: Northern Lighthouse Board.
Website: https://nlb.org.uk/lighthouses/eilean-glas
GPS coordinates: 57.85689,-6.64197
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:08
These maritime structures span several centuries and continents, from North America to Asia. Each lighthouse features distinct architectural elements and engineering characteristics. The towers stand as navigation points for maritime traffic and represent regional maritime heritage.
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