The Skerryvore Lighthouse stands about 11miles offshore from here to the west in the Atlantic Ocean. It is visible on a clear day. It was built between 1837 & 1844 to warn ships of the dangerous rocks it stands on. At 48m high it's the tallest lighthouse in Scotland. There was a permanent lighthouse keeper until 1994 when the light was automated.
The old lighthouse keepers’ cottages, the pier used to serve the lighthouse and the signalling tower stand on the Hynish headland on southern Tiree which used to be the base for running the lighthouse. Now there is an interesting museum here about the building, running and maintenance of the lighthouse. It's open from the 1st May to the end of September but can be opened by arrangement out of season if you contact them and ask.

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Location: Tiree, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

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