Ushenish Lighthouse

Ushenish Lighthouse is a white tower with a black lantern room on the eastern coast of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. The structure sits on rocky ground right by the sea and remains visible from the nearby road.

The tower was designed by engineers David and Thomas Stevenson and built in 1857 to guide ships navigating the waters around the Hebrides. It served as a navigation aid for vessels traveling through these remote coastal waters for generations.

The lighthouse represents a testament to Scottish maritime engineering, marking generations of advancement in naval navigation technology along the Hebridean coastline.

The lighthouse sits on open ground along the coast and can be reached on foot via an unmade path. Visitors should bring sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing since the area is exposed and often windy.

Before 1970, lighthouse keepers and their families lived here in complete isolation since no roads connected this place to the rest of the island. These residents were cut off from the wider community and developed their own isolated way of life.

Location: Outer Hebrides

Inception: 1857

Height: 12 m

GPS coordinates: 57.29820,-7.19300

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47