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Rudh An Duin Lighthouse

aka Port Charlotte Lighthouse and Loch Indaal Light

Island of Islay, Argyllshire

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Located on Loch Indaal, on the Island of Islay, the southeast side of the Rinns of Islay peninsula, at Port Charlotte.

Photo by Dorcas Sinclair

The former light keeper's dwelling is now known as Lochindaal House and is a self-catering holiday home that will accommodate up to six people.


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Name:

Rudh An Duin Lighthouse, Island of Islay, Argyllshire

Current status:

Working

Geographic Position:

55° 44" 43'   -6° 22" 19'

Grid Reference:

NR257588

Ceremonial County:

Argyllshire

Appearance:

White cylindrical brick tower with black lantern.

Map Link:

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Aerial photo:

Marinas.com

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Originally built:

1869

Current lighthouse built:

Height of Tower:

Height of light above mean sea level:

49ft

Character of light:

Flash every 7 seconds, white and red sectors.

Character of fog signal:

Range of light:

Owned / run by:

Northern Lighthouse Board

Getting there:

Daily car/passenger ferry from Kennacriag on the Mull of Kintyre and two times a week from Oban.

Access:

Grounds only.

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