Rubh Re Lighthouse
aka Rua Reidh Lighthouse
Gairloch, Ross-shire
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Location Guide |
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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
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Name: |
Rubh Re Lighthouse, Gairloch, Ross-shire |
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Current status: |
Working |
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Geographic Position: |
57° 51.527'N 005° 48.713'W |
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Grid Reference: |
NG739918 |
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Ceremonial County: |
Ross & Cromarty
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Appearance: |
White tower with 87 steps to top of tower |
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Map
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Get A Map
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Aerial photo: |
Marinas.com
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Other photos: |
Geograph
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Originally built: |
1912 |
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Current lighthouse built: |
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Height of Tower: |
25 metres |
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Height of light above mean sea level: |
37 metres |
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Character of light: |
Flashing (4) White every 15 secs |
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Character of fog signal: |
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Range of light: |
24 nautical miles |
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Owned / run by: |
Northern
Lighthouse Board
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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. |
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Access: |
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Website: |
NLB
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Other Useful Websites: |
www.ruareidh.co.uk |
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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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