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Sumburgh Head Lighthouse

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
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Sumburgh Head lighthouse seen from the horn
Sumburgh Head Lighthouse is located in Shetland
Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
Shetland
Location Sumburgh Head
Shetland
Scotland
Coordinates 59°51′15″N 1°16′29″W / 59.854053°N 1.274585°W / 59.854053; -1.274585Coordinates: 59°51′15″N 1°16′29″W / 59.854053°N 1.274585°W / 59.854053; -1.274585
Year first constructed 1821
Automated 1991
Construction masonry rower
Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern white tower, black lantern, ochre trim
Height 17 metres (56 ft)
Focal height 91 metres (299 ft)
Range 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi)
Characteristic Fl (3) W 30s.
Admiralty number A3766
NGA number 3320
ARLHS number SCO-232
Managing agent Sumburgh Head Lighthouse

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Sumburgh Head at the southern tip of the Mainland of Shetland.

The lighthouse was built by Robert Stevenson in 1821. The light was automated in 1991 and the keepers' houses were converted into holiday accommodation. The lighthouse complex also has offices for the RSPB who look after the bird reserve which surrounds the lighthouse.

The Northern Lighthouse Board operate the light, whilst the Shetland Amenity Trust own the site and plan to restore the lighthouse facilities and build a visitor centre. The lighthouse is protected as a category A listed building.





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