Gruney Island Lighthouse

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NameGruney Island Lighthouse
PositionLatitude 60°39,1 N

Longitude 1°18,11 W
(HU 382968)

Locationlocated on a rocky holm called Gruney,

1,5 miles north of the Point of Fethaland Lighthouse, in Yell Sound

Description A white, 23 foot high, metal clad framework
Built by-
First lit1976
CharacterFlashing White/Red every 5 seconds
Nominal RangeWhite 7 miles - Red 5 miles
Elevation174 foot
AutomatedA new light was established in 2004
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