Bressay Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse at Kirkabister Ness, Shetland Islands, Scotland.
The white cylindrical masonry tower rises 16 meters above Kirkabister Ness, featuring a black lantern and ochre trim at its summit point.
Brothers David and Thomas Stevenson constructed the lighthouse in 1858 as part of a project that included four navigation structures across Shetland waters.
The Shetland Amenity Trust transformed the shore station into a Marine Heritage Centre, preserving the maritime legacy of the region.
The lighthouse changed to automatic LED operation in 2012, with a programmed pattern of two flashes every twenty seconds for navigation assistance.
The former lighthouse keepers' cottages now serve different purposes, with one available for long-term rental and two others for short-term stays.
Location: Shetland Islands
Location: Bressay
Inception: 1858
Height: 16 m
Made from material: masonry
GPS coordinates: 60.12000,-1.12152
Latest update: March 12, 2025 15:23
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