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Butt of Lewis Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

Said to be the windiest place in the UK, it was a seriously isolated spot in 1862 when the tall, 37m (12 ft) red brick...

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  • Tiumpan Head Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Tiumpan Head Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    This lighthouse to the north of Stornoway was built in 1900. In 1956 the royal family, on holiday on the Royal Yacht...

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  • Eilean Glas Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Eilean Glas Lighthouse

    Scalpay, Scotland, UK

    This historic 1789 light on the Island of Scalpay was one of the original four lighthouses agreed by the Commissioners for...

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  • Ushenish Lighthouse
    Ushenish Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    Built on the isolated east coat of South Uist in 1857, with no road anywhere near it, this is one of the remotest...

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  • Flannan Isles Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Flannan Isles Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    The Flannans are seven uninhabited rocky islets, sometimes called The Seven Hunters. They are about 20 miles WNW of Gallan...

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  • Barpa Langass Cairn
    Barpa Langass Cairn

    Langass, North Uist, HS6

    This great cairn is the only chambered cairn in the Western Isles with its chamber still roofed over.

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  • Dun Carloway Broch © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Dun Carloway Broch (HS)

    Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DY

    One of the best preserved broch towers in Scotland.

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  • Calanais Standing Stones © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Calanais Standing Stones (HS)

    Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DY

    This amazing group of standing stones is unique in Scotland. A major ceremonial site, it has a cross-shaped setting and...

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    • Visit Scotland Reviews Available 3 stars
    Barra Head Lighthouse
    Barra Head Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    The highest lighthouse in Scotland, built in 1833, it sits on top of a 190m (623ft) high cliff, on the island of Berneray,...

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  • Monach Lighthouse
    Monach Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    This tall, 41m (133 ft) unpainted brick, lighthouse was built in 1864 on the island of Shillay, the westernmost of five...

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  • 1 Butt of Lewis Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    2 Tiumpan Head Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    3 Eilean Glas Lighthouse Scalpay, Scotland, UK
    4 Ushenish Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    5 Flannan Isles Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    6 Barpa Langass Cairn Langass, North Uist, HS6
    7 Dun Carloway Broch (HS) Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DY
    8 Calanais Standing Stones (HS) Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DY 3 stars
    9 Barra Head Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    10 Monach Lighthouse Scotland, UK

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