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Eilean Glas Lighthouse, Inverness-shire

Eilean Glas Lighthouse is an 18th-century (1789) lighthouse on the east coast of the island of Scalpay, Inverness-shire. It was the first lighthouse in the Hebrides. The original tower was replaced in 1824. It is within the council area of Na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Historic Environment Scotland Category A Listed LB13487.

Place Type: Historic Lighthouse
Historic County: Inverness-shire
Lat, Long: 57.856848,-6.64198
Grid Reference: NG 2474 9471
Civil Parish: Harris CP
Council Area: Na h-Eileanan an Iar CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 320787
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Eilean_Glas_Lighthouse,_Inverness-shire_320787

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