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.
- Type: Lighthouse
- Description: lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
- Also known as: “Islay, Orsay, Rhinns Of Islay Lighthouse”, “Oversay Lighthouse”, “Rhinns-of-Islay-Leuchtturm”, and “Rinns of Islay Lighthouse”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Oversay and Eilean Mhic Coinnich.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Port Wemyss and Portnahaven.
Orsay Lighthouse
- Categories: building, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
55.67308° or 55° 40′ 23″ north
Longitude
-6.51317° or 6° 30′ 47″ west
Elevation
69 feet (21 metres)
Height
157 feet (48 metres)
Roof shape
dome
Open location code
9C7MMFFP+6P
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=lighthouse
GeoNames ID
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From French to Swedish—“Orsay Lighthouse” goes by many names.
- French: “phare de Rinns of Islay”
- French: “Phare de Rinns of Islay”
- German: “Rhinns of Islay Lighthouse”
- Polish: “Latarnia morska Rinns of Islay”
- Swedish: “Rinns of Islay fyr”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Claddach and Ellister.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: War Memorial and Terminus.
Argyll and Bute: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Oban and Campbeltown.
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