Duncansby Head, Coastal lighthouse in John o' Groats, Scotland
The Duncansby Head lighthouse consists of an 11-meter square tower with an ochre crenelated gallery and a black lantern at its summit point.
Scottish engineer David Alan Stevenson constructed this maritime navigation structure in 1924, which underwent significant modernization when automated in 1997.
Northern Lighthouse Board, based in Edinburgh, operates this lighthouse as part of their network protecting vessels along the Scottish seaboard.
Visitors reach the lighthouse via a minor public road connecting from John o' Groats, with numerous parking spaces available near the structure.
The lighthouse marks the northeastern point of mainland Britain, positioned between Pentland Firth and Moray Firth, with views extending toward Orkney Islands.
Location: Highland
Location: Canisbay
GPS coordinates: 58.64440,-3.02444
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20
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