Neist Point Lighthouse, Category B listed lighthouse in Highland, Scotland.
Description
Neist Point Lighthouse is a white tower standing at the westernmost tip of the Isle of Skye, rising about 19 meters above the rocky headland. It features a black lantern room and an ochre-colored band running beneath the gallery, making it instantly recognizable from the surrounding cliffs.
History
Built in 1909 by engineer David Alan Stevenson, this lighthouse was constructed to guide ships safely past this treacherous western point of Skye. The structure reflects the engineering traditions of Scottish maritime construction from the early 20th century.
Culture
The Northern Lighthouse Board maintains this maritime structure, which stands as an example of Scottish coastal engineering and navigation safety infrastructure.
Practical
Visitors reach the lighthouse by following a path from the parking area at Waterstein Road, which takes roughly 1.2 kilometers across open ground. The route can be muddy and windswept, so sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
Did you know?
The cliffs surrounding the lighthouse host nesting seabirds including puffins, fulmars, and cormorants that can be watched throughout the year from the viewpoint. Offshore waters occasionally bring passing whales and dolphins into view during calm conditions.
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the end of the world, so to speak ... 😁😁😁😁 but access is very difficult in my opinion if there are a lot of people ... it is better to prioritize early or late timings but for me, it's worth doing
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