Automated 1980 Light source mains power Opened 1857 Focal height 54 m Year first constructed 1857 | Construction masonry tower Height 12 m Range 35,188 m NGA number 3900 | |
Location South UistOuter HebridesScotland Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern Markings / pattern white tower, black lantern, ochre trim Similar Hyskeir Lighthouse, Ailsa Craig Lighthouse, Barra Head Lighthouse, Tiumpan Head Lighthouse, Cantick Head Lighthouse | ||
The Ushenish Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
History
Ushenish Lighthouse was designed by engineers, David and Thomas Stevenson. Established in 1857, it incorporated a new 'condensing' apparatus developed by Thomas Stevenson as an improvement to the dioptric system. The lighthouse was automated in 1970, one of the first major automatic lights. The gas-operated Dalen beacon was monitored from Neist Point Lighthouse, on Skye.
References
Ushenish Lighthouse Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA