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Tarbat Ness lighthouse
Portmahomack, Scotland
A striped lighthouse on a low headland at the end of the Tarbat peninsula, good for seabirds and dolphins.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 75 min

A flat walk or short drive from Portmahomack leads to one of the tallest lighthouses on mainland Scotland. Dolphins and seals regularly pass by, and the quiet makes a decent lunch spot.
Good to know
- Walk from Portmahomack harbour along the shore, around 4 miles each way, or drive part-way
- Getting there
- Minor road from Portmahomack, small parking area
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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