Rinns of Islay Lighthouse

Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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The Rinns of Islay Lighthouse, a category A listed building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, was constructed in 1825 to mark the rocky headland at the southwestern tip of the Isle of Islay. Standing 29 metres tall, this lighthouse has served as a vital navigational aid for vessels passing through the waters off Scotland's Inner Hebrides for nearly two centuries.

Built: 1825
Type: lighthouse
Heritage: category A listed building
Height: 29 m
Place: Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom