Orsay Lighthouse
The Rinns of Islay Lighthouse is situated on the island of Orsay. The structural engineer for the lighthouse was Robert Stevenson and it came into use in 1825.
- Lighthouse
- …lies at an elevation of around 70 feet (20 metres)
- …stands 157 feet (48 metres) tall
- …has a dome roof
- Description: lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
- Also known as“Islay, Orsay, Rhinns Of Islay Lighthouse”“Oversay Lighthouse”“Rinns of Islay Lighthouse”
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Oversay and Eilean Mhic Coinnich.
Oversay
Orsay is a small island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
Eilean Mhic Coinnich
Eilean Mhic Coinnich, also known as Mackenzie Island…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Port Wemyss and Portnahaven.
Portnahaven
Portnahaven is a village on Islay in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
Orsay Lighthouse
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Latitude
55.67308° or 55° 40′ 23″ north
Longitude
-6.51317° or 6° 30′ 47″ west
Open location code
9C7MMFFP+6P
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building = yes
OpenStreetMap feature
man_made = lighthouse
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In Other Languages
From French to Swedish—“Orsay Lighthouse” goes by many names.
Latarnia morska Rinns of IslayPolish
Rinns of Islay fyrSwedish
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