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Rubh Re Lighthouse

aka Rua Reidh Lighthouse

Gairloch, Ross-shire

Location Guide

 

This location guide is partly done, we are currently working on it and it should be completed in the next month.

Photo by Susannah Muldoon

Situated on a remote peninsula in the North-West Scottish Highlands, 13 miles from the village of Gairloch and 3 miles from the nearest dwelling, is Rua Reidh Lighthouse. It was built by a cousin of the author Robert Louis Stevenson in 1910, and is now totally automated.

It's keepers residence has been converted into holiday accommodation. It is available as holiday accommodation either on a Bed and Breakfast per night basis, or alternatively you can rent the whole house for your large group. They also offer guided activity holidays, such as walks, wildlife trips and rock climbing.

There is also a small visitor centre on the wildlife in the surrounding area, history of the lighthouse, vending machine catering and toilets open all year round from 9am-6pm.


Lighthouse information Grid

Name:

Rubh Re Lighthouse, Gairloch, Ross-shire

Current status:

Working

Geographic Position:

57° 51.527'N   005° 48.713'W

Grid Reference:

NG739918

Ceremonial County:

Ross & Cromarty

Appearance:

White tower with 87 steps to top of tower

Map Link:

Get A Map

Aerial photo:

Marinas.com

Other photos:

Geograph

Originally built:

1912

Current lighthouse built:

 

Height of Tower:

25 metres

Height of light above mean sea level:

37 metres

Character of light:

Flashing (4) White every 15 secs

Character of fog signal:

 

Range of light:

24 nautical miles

Owned / run by:

Northern Lighthouse Board

Getting there:

From the village of Gairloch go through the village for a mile before turning left by the Police Station onto a road signposted to Melvaig. Continue along this road for 13 miles, the last 3 of these being the private road to the lighthouse which is a narrow winding road.

Access:

 

Website:

NLB

Other Useful Websites:

www.ruareidh.co.uk 

Routes:  
Other Relevant pages:

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  

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