Carraig Fhada Lighthouse
An unusually shaped lighthouse with origins rooted in heartbreak.

šŸ“œ Striking right-angled lighthouse on a rocky headland, a welcoming sign for visitors arriving by ferry to Port Ellen.
šŸ” Constructed in 1832 by Walter Frederick Campbell in memory of his wife, Lady Ellinor Campbell.

Why Go

✨ Unique square shape, the only one in Scotland.
🌊 Dramatic contrast of white walls with the deep blue ocean.
😌 Relaxing place to sit, reflect, and listen to the lapping waves.
šŸ“œ Moving inscription above the doorway offers a moment for contemplation.
🐐 Spot Feral Goats and Otters in the vicinity.

Why Avoid

🚫 Not usually open to visitors.
āš ļø Path to the lighthouse may be submerged during very high tides.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Free parking available a few hundred meters down the road from the lighthouse.

Tips

🚶 Walk along the beach and onto the headland to reach the lighthouse.
šŸ–ļø A track from the lighthouse leads to the secluded Singing Sands Beach.

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