Vaternish Lighthouse
Vaternish Lighthouse was built on Waternish Point in 1924. The engineers were David and Charles Stevenson. The original lens was donated to the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses.
Vaternish Lighthouse | |
| Location | Trumpan Skye Highland Scotland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 57.607736°N 6.634134°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1924 (first) |
| Foundation | reinforced concrete |
| Construction | metal tower |
| Automated | 1980 |
| Height | 7 metres (23 ft) |
| Shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower and lantern |
| Power source | solar power |
| Operator | Northern Lighthouse Board |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1980 (current) |
| Focal height | 21 metres (69 ft) |
| Range | 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 20s. |
The present tower was built in 1980, by engineer John Smith. It consists of a concrete base, aluminium light room and a GRP roof. Solar panels were installed in 2001. It is accessible on foot from the road at Trumpan.
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