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Taigh-solais Eilean Glas

No. 3 of 868 in South Lewis, Harris and North Uist, No. 2 for history, No. 1 for views. History, 10.4 km from Tarbert.

Taigh-solais Eilean Glas
Photo: simon stewart, CC BY-SA 2.0

A lighthouse on Eilean Glas, known in Gaelic as Taigh-solais Eilean Glas.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Website
nlb.org.uk/lighthouses/eilean-glasOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.75 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
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Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
North Harbour Bistro6.5 km from TarbertFood and pubs
Eilean Glas Coffee Shop10 km from TarbertFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Clò-Mòr5.5 km from TarbertHistory and heritage
Caolas Gallery5.9 km from TarbertArt and galleries

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