It is a conspicuous landmark when seen from the Ayrshire Coastal Path and the Trump Turnberry golf resort.

The building contractor was John Barr of Ardrossan and the lantern and machinery was by Milne and son.

The tower is white, the lantern is at a height of 29 metres (95 ft) above high water and the light's nominal range is 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi).

[4] In 1992 the Northern Lighthouse Board sold the accommodation block to the then owners of the Turnberry golf course.

In 2016 there was a major renovation of the property owned and leased by the Trump Organisation so as to create holiday accommodation and a restaurant next to the ninth green.