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Granton Lighthouse
Granton Lighthouse in March 2022.
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Address22 West Harbour Road, Granton
Town or cityEdinburgh
CountryScotland
Coordinates55°58′54″N 3°13′45″W / 55.981741°N 3.229132°W / 55.981741; -3.229132
Grid referenceNT2340477211
Opened1860s
ClientNorthern Lighthouse Board
OwnerCity of Edinburgh Council
Listed Building – Category C(S)
Official name22 West Harbour Road, Northern Lighthouse Board Engineering, Storage and Testing Facility, including Outhouses
Designated20 February 1985
Reference no.LB29925

Granton Lighthouse is a former depot on West Harbour Road in Granton, Edinburgh, Scotland, now used as business accommodation. Originally known as the Northern Lighthouse Board Engineering, Storage and Testing Facility, it was formerly used by the Northern Lighthouse Board to store and distribute supplies, test and service equipment, and train employees.

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