📌 Headland & lighthouse, Drummore, Dumfries & Galloway
★★★
The Mull of Galloway is Scotland’s southernmost headland. 60 metre cliffs falling away into the Irish Sea on all sides allow a coastal panorama unrivalled in this part of Scotland; where else can you clearly see Scotland, Northern Ireland, the English Lake District and the Isle of Man all from the same spot? The 26 metre lighthouse at the headland’s high point was built by Robert Stevenson in 1830. Like all Scottish lighthouses it’s now automated, but the tower often opens for tours to the top (via 115 stairs) over the summer months. There’s also an interesting exhibition area (refurbished since these photos were taken), although in clear weather there’s much more to enjoy outside than in. Take a hike around the wider headland to sample the views more fully.
Mull of Galloway ★★★
🌍 Location
📌 Minor road end 6 mi south of Drummore
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NX 160306
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 54.637304,-4.852903
❌ No public transport within 1 mi
🚗 Car park
📝 Key info
⌚ Always open
🎫 Free
Mull of Galloway Lighthouse ★★★
🌍 Location
📌 Mull of Galloway, minor road end 6 mi south of Drummore
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NX 157304
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 54.634974,-4.857431
❌ No public transport within 1 mi
🚗 Car park
📝 Key info
⌚ 29 March to 3 November. Within this period, exhibition open daily; lighthouse open all weekends, plus daily, 29 March to 14 April, 25 May to 2 June, 29 June to 1 September & 14 October to 3 November
🎫 Prices depend on the elements you are visiting – check directly with venue
