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Edinburgh City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇬🇧GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Edinburgh City Lighthouses Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1931, stands 18 meters tall and emits a red flash every 4 seconds. Its square tower is white, with the light positioned 4 meters above sea level. A square skeletal radar tower is situated adjacent to the main light structure. This lighthouse is located at Port Edgar West Breakwater, about 500 meters west of the Forth Road Bridge, providing guidance solely along the entrance channel into the harbor. It is 0.1 kilometers from the nearest port, Port Edgar.

Why it matters: This light guides vessels into Port Edgar harbor, ensuring safe passage through the entrance channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
4m
Geographic Range
7.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1931

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Edgar(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
A2934
NGA No.
2420

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square skeletal radar tower stands next to the light

Location

Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Sea Region
Port Edgar West Breakwater, about 500 m west of the Forth Road Bridge, visible only along the entrance channel to the harbor, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Latitude
55.9976°
Longitude
-3.4132°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Edinburgh City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Edinburgh City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Red 4s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Edinburgh City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Edinburgh City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is South Queensferry at 0.2 NM to the S. Other ports served include QUEENSFERRY (0.6 NM SE), North Queensferry (0.8 NM NE), Port Edgar (0.9 NM S), Hawes (0.9 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Edinburgh City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Edinburgh City Lighthouses Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Edinburgh City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Edinburgh City Lighthouses Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Edinburgh City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Edinburgh City Lighthouses Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.