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            The most westerly point on the Scottish Mainland and I'm standing on it.  Ardnamurchan Lighthouse with the island of Rum in the background formerly or the island known as Rhum.  Muck is just peeping into the image too, and is that a tiny bit of Eigg?  The lighthouse is still fully functional and plays a vital role in the safety of seafarers. 

The only lighthouse in the UK, allegedly, that is built in an Egyptian style but no surprises it comes from the Stevenson family, this time being Alan Stevenson who designed it.  He was responsible for building 13 lighthouses around the Scottish coast.  Ardnamurchan Lighthouse was finished in 1849 and stands 35-36 metres tall (depending on where you source your info.), made of pink granite from Mull, although it doesn't look that pink even up close due to weathering.  However, it is in such a grand setting and not to be missed is a climb up the internal staircase to be met by a fantastic view at the top, if you are lucky enough to visit the area.

The lighthouse, no surprise , is a grade A listed building and is now managed and owned by the Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Trust.  There is accommodation in the lighthouse buildings and the old Lighthouse Keeper's cottages are now occupied by a lovely café and gift shop, making a visit even more worthwhile.  Once you have purchased your beverage/food if the weather is nice then there are tables outside and slightly further up the small hill there are more tables and a very sheltered, large circular seating area.

Ardnamurchan, Lochaber, Scotland.

Taken on: November 10, 2024

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