Eilean Glas Lighthouse with the Shiant Islands in the distance. Island of Scalpay, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

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Established in 1789 by Thomas Smith. Located on the east coast of the island of Scalpay in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The present tower was erected in 1824 by Robert Stevenson. The light was converted to automatic operation in 1978.

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Size: 8192px × 5464px
Location: Eilean Glas, Scalpay, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Photo credit: © Cliff Green / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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