Neist Point Lighthouse, Category B listed lighthouse in Highland, Scotland.
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.
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.
The Northern Lighthouse Board maintains this maritime structure, which stands as an example of Scottish coastal engineering and navigation safety infrastructure.
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.
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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