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Name: Ruvaal Lighthouse  

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Also known as: Rubh’ a’ Mhàil Lighthouse

Nearest Town or City:
Islay, , United Kingdom

Location: Northern tip of Isle of Islay, off southwest coast of Scotland.


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Managing Organization:
Northern Lighthouse Board

Website: http://www.nlb.org.uk

Tower Height: 112

Characteristic and Range: Three white flashes (white/red) every 15 seconds, visible for 24 (white) and 21 (red) nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White conical tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1859

Date Present Tower Built: 1859

Date Automated: 1983

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Unknown.

Directions:
Islay is accessible by ferry from Kennacraig.


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