Barra Head Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse in Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
The lighthouse consists of a circular white tower reaching 18 meters in height, positioned atop steep cliffs rising 190 meters from the sea.
Robert Stevenson designed this maritime structure in 1829, leading to its construction and first illumination on October 15, 1833 to guide vessels through dangerous waters.
The lighthouse grounds include a small stone-walled cemetery containing memorial plaques commemorating children of lighthouse keepers who lived in this remote location.
The automated light system operates on solar power, flashing every fifteen seconds with a beam visible from a distance of 18 nautical miles.
The structure stands as the highest positioned lighthouse in the United Kingdom, with its focal plane reaching 208 meters above sea level.
Location: Outer Hebrides
Location: Barra
Inception: 1833
Height: 18 m
GPS coordinates: 56.78540,-7.65355
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:13
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