Tags: Lighthouse, Tower.
Barra Head Lighthouse on Barra Head identifies the southern entrance to The Minch roughly half-way between the Eilean Glas and Rinns of Islay lighthouses. The 58 foot (18 m) stone tower built in 1833 stands on the west side of the island at the top of a very steep cliff making the light 693 feet (211 m) above sea level with a range of 16 nautical miles; 29 kilometres (18 mi).
