Gairlochy Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Gairlochy Lighthouse
The Gairlochy Lighthouse was established in 1932 and is a white, cylindrical tower standing 6 meters tall. It features a black conical roof and its light has a focal height of 7 meters. The lighthouse emits a white or green flash every 3 seconds, visible for 9.3 nautical miles. It is situated on the south side of the Caledonian Canal's exit from Loch Lochy, approximately 800 meters northeast of the Gairlochy locks. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation on the Caledonian Canal, guiding vessels as they transition from Loch Lochy to the Gairlochy locks. Its directional light provides precise guidance within this critical section of the waterway.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White/Green
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl W or G 3s
- Focal Height
- 7m
- Geographic Range
- 9.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1932
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 6m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white, with a black conical roof
Structure: round cylindrical tower, painted white, with a black conical roof
Location
- Country
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- Region
- Scotland
- Sea Region
- south side of the canal's southbound exit from Loch Lochy about 800 m (1/2 mi) northeast of the locks at Gairlochy
- Latitude
- 56.9171°
- Longitude
- -4.9876°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Corpach(6.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- A3480.
- ARLHS No.
- SCO-322
- Wikidata
- Q28465869 →
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