Toward Point Lighthouse

Toward Point Lighthouse is a circular stone tower standing on the Cowal coastline in Scotland. The structure rises 19 meters and features a glazed lantern room topped with a copper roof.

Robert Stevenson built the lighthouse in 1812 to guide ships through the waters between the Isle of Bute and mainland Scotland. It became a key navigation marker for vessels in this region.

The lighthouse and its keeper's cottages reflect how shipping shaped life along this coastline. These buildings remain central to how locals connect with their maritime past.

The lighthouse is accessible from Toward Point, a quiet stretch of the coastline. The best time to visit is during clear weather when views across the Firth of Clyde are most rewarding.

The lighthouse sits at a point where the Highland Boundary Fault, a major geological line, meets the coast. This geological feature, which separates different rock types, adds a natural dimension to the visit.

Location: Argyll and Bute

Location: Dunoon and Kilmun

Inception: 1812

Height: 19 m

GPS coordinates: 55.86210,-4.97974

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25