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Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse

A 5-meter-high hexagonal stone tower near North Queensferry. The structure is unpainted and keeps its original lantern but lacks a gallery. Built of stone, its hexagonal form is a defining feature. The site, located 0.1 kilometers from the nearest port, is open to the public. This lighthouse contributes to the maritime network in the Upper Firth of Forth.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provided navigation aid for vessels in the Upper Firth of Forth, supporting safe transit in a significant channel.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
hexagonal
Tower Color
unpainted
Material
stone

Structure: hexagonal stone tower with the original lantern but no gallery; unpainted

Visiting

Open to public
Yes

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Location

Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Sea Region
Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area)
Latitude
56.0083°
Longitude
-3.3949°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
North Queensferry(0.1 km)
ARLHS No.
SCO-327
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is North Queensferry at 0.2 NM to the W. Other ports served include Inverkeithing (1 NM NNE), QUEENSFERRY (1 NM S), South Queensferry (1 NM SW), Hawes (1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) 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.
How can I track vessels near Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
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