Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, Category A lighthouse at southern tip of Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland.
The white cylindrical tower rises 17 meters above the cliffs, featuring a black lantern and ochre trim at its uppermost section.
Robert Stevenson constructed this navigational structure in 1821, making it the first permanent lighthouse established in the Shetland archipelago.
The lighthouse complex includes a visitor center with exhibits about maritime navigation and the daily responsibilities of former lighthouse keepers.
The Northern Lighthouse Board maintains the operational aspects while Shetland Amenity Trust manages public access and educational programs.
The restored foghorn, silent from 1987 to 2015, now sounds during special events, continuing a tradition that began with its installation in 1906.
Location: Shetland Islands
Location: Dunrossness
Inception: 1821
Height: 17 m
GPS coordinates: 59.85408,-1.27488
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:41
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