Ornsay Lighthouse
Sleet of Sound, Inverness-shire
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Location Guide |
The lighthouse is on a small tidal islet called
Eilean Sionnach just off Ornsay, which is accessible on foot at low tide. It is
within the Sleet of Sound off the Isle of Skye. To reach the lighthouse, after
you cross the Skye Bridge, drive south to the village of Sleat. Or if you are
feeling fit you can take a popular walk of 12
miles.
Photo by John
Allan
It was built by David Stevenson and became
operation in 1857. It was automated in 1962 and was converted to a gas light and
mains electricity in 1988.
Photo by
Anne MacKenzie
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