Brough of Birsay Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse in Brough of Birsay, Scotland
The white cylindrical tower with black lantern and ochre trim rises 11 meters high on the northeastern tip of Orkney mainland, featuring a castellated balcony.
Designed by architect David A Stevenson in 1925, the lighthouse stands on an island containing archaeological remains of Viking settlements and Pictish communities.
The Northern Lighthouse Board operates this maritime beacon from Edinburgh, maintaining its essential role in protecting ships around the Orkney Islands.
Access to the lighthouse requires careful planning as visitors can only cross the tidal causeway during low water periods to reach the island.
The lighthouse operates on renewable energy, powered by 36 solar panels and 4 wind turbines, with batteries and a generator for backup power.
Location: Orkney Islands
Inception: 1925
Architects: David A Stevenson
Height: 11 m
Website: https://nlb.org.uk/lighthouses/brough-of-birsay
GPS coordinates: 59.13688,-3.33918
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:50
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