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The Kylerhea ferry lighthouse (Sandaig Old)

Anybody taking the short ferry ride from Glenelg to Kylerhea on the Isle of Skye are treated to a hidden lighthouse as they approach the ferry landing on the mainland.

"The Kylerhea Ferry lighthouse is a restored octagonal white cast-iron tower that serves as an information center and mini shop at the Glenelg-Kylerhea ferry in Scotland. The lighthouse was originally built in 1910 and was relocated from Sandaig in 2002. Designed by David A & Charles Stevenson. Discontinued in 2004. It was saved by the local community and restored by the Northern Lighthouse Board. It contains information about the local area, including the turntable ferry, it is also a shop selling various items, and an honesty box system for buying tea and coffee.

The Glenelg Ferry crosses the Kylerhea Narrows, which is the original crossing point between Skye and the Mainland. The ferry is the last manual turntable ferry in the world. The crossing can be daunting due to the tidal flow between Skye and the mainland. "
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10 comments

Annemarie said:

most beautiful!
4 months ago ( translate )

LotharW said:

Herrliche Erinnerung, Herb. Ich bin damals allerdings ab Mallaig mit meinem VW-Camper nach Skye übergesetzt.
4 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to LotharW:

Yes that Mallaig route is very popular and I have done that one too. I am happy that this brought memories of your visit to Skye Lothar. I can imagine you in your VW camper van.

Regards. Herbert
4 months ago

Keith Burton said:

What a lovely sight...........and it's good that the lighthouse is still performing a useful function. It looks pretty good sited on the ferry landing.

A beautifully composed and taken shot Herb..!!
4 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

Yes, I did not know that it had all those functions. I am pretty it was not there when we used the ferry pre 2002. Great that you have liked it.

Regards. Herb
4 months ago

Nicolas Mertens said:

Unusual engineering for the ferry. Very interesting.
4 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Nicolas Mertens:

Yes, that is very rare indeed.

Regards. Herb
4 months ago ( translate )

TOZ said:

I'd love to have a go on the ferry Herb and love the lighthouse dose the light work and what a super little spot.
Best Gordon
4 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

Thanks Gordon. I thought I saw an odd flash but it might have been my imagination :) I think discontinued means discontinued perhaps! Glad you liked it. We crossed both ways when in Glenelg many years back.

Cheers. Herb
4 months ago

Ulrich John said:

Toll, Herb !
4 months ago