Bressay Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse at Kirkabister Ness, Shetland Islands, Scotland.
Bressay Lighthouse is a masonry tower on the island of Bressay in Scotland's Shetland Islands. The white cylindrical structure with a black lantern room and ochre-colored accents stands at Kirkabister Ness and rises 16 meters high.
The tower was built in 1858 by brothers David and Thomas Stevenson to improve navigation in Shetland waters. The project included four lighthouses and represented a wave of safety improvements for shipping around the islands.
The place carries the memory of Shetland's seafaring past within its structures. Visitors can learn about the role of this coastline in local maritime life through the buildings that remain around the tower.
The location sits on an island and requires a short boat trip or ferry from the mainland. The site is exposed to weather conditions, so visitors should be prepared with sturdy clothing.
The light still sends out a distinctive double-flash pattern, switched to automatic LED operation in 2012. Despite its automation, the tower remains an important reference point for small fishing boats and local vessels.
Location: Shetland Islands
Location: Bressay
Inception: 1858
Height: 16 m
Made from material: masonry
GPS coordinates: 60.12000,-1.12152
Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:46
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