- Corsewall Lighthouse is in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
- Now a hotel
- Check access, weather and local guidance before travelling.
About Corsewall Lighthouse
Corsewall Lighthouse stands on the northern tip of the Rhinns of Galloway, guiding vessels through the North Channel between Scotland and Ireland. Its 34-metre tower and adjoining keeper's cottages have been converted into a hotel, one of the few lighthouses where visitors can stay overnight.
The story of Corsewall Lighthouse
The lighthouse was built in 1817 by Robert Stevenson for the Northern Lighthouse Board, marking the approach to Lochryan and the ferries serving Northern Ireland. The 34-metre tower was automated in 1994 and the keeper's cottages, no longer needed, were converted into a hotel in 2005 — one of the few working lighthouses in Britain where the keeper's accommodation has become overnight lodging. The light itself remains operational under the Northern Lighthouse Board while the buildings are run privately.
Visiting with care
The lighthouse hotel is open to non-residents for meals and drinks, with views across the North Channel to the coast of Ireland. The surrounding headland offers quiet walks along the cliff tops, and the nearby ferry port of Cairnryan is the main link to Northern Ireland.
Interesting facts
- Built in 1817 by Robert Stevenson for the Northern Lighthouse Board.
- The 34-metre tower guides vessels through the North Channel.
- Automated in 1994; keeper's cottages converted into a hotel in 2005.
- One of the few working British lighthouses offering overnight stays.
Getting there
Parking and access details — check locally for the latest information.