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Vaternish Lighthouse was built on Waternish Point in 1924. The engineers were David David and Charles Stevenson. The original lens was donated to the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses.
The present tower was built in 1980, by engineer John Smith, and 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.
- Type:
- Landmark