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Fidra Lighthouse

East Lothian

Location Guide

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The island is located northwest of North Berwick, and is said to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's book Treasure Island. Like Bass Rock Lighthouse, it is an important nesting ground for seabirds. For details on the wildlife you will find on the island see Fidra, East Lothian.

It was built in 1885 and automated in 1970. The lighthouse is accessible via jetty on the east end of the island. However the best way to see it is via one of the cruises from the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick.


Lighthouse information Grid

Name:

Fidra Lighthouse, East Lothian

Current status:

Working

Geographic Position:

56° 04.399'N   002° 47.125'W

Grid Reference:

NT512869

Ceremonial County:

East Lothian

Appearance:

White Tower

Map Link:

Multimap

Aerial photo:

Marinas.com

Other photos:

Geograph

Originally built:

1885

Current lighthouse built:

 

Height of Tower:

17 metres

Height of light above mean sea level:

34 metres

Character of light:

Flashing (4) White every 30 seconds

Character of fog signal:

 

Range of light:

24 nautical miles

Owned / run by:

Northern Lighthouse Board

Getting there:

 

Access:

 

Website:

NLB  

Other Useful Websites:

Wikipedia  

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For more articles, lists and other information see the Lighthouses Section

Lighthouse Map of Scotland

Featured List of lighthouses - Scotland 

List of minor lighthouses and lights - Scotland  

Fidra, East Lothian

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