Year first constructed 1821 Construction masonry rower Opened 1821 Phone +44 1950 461966 | Automated 1991 Address Sumburgh ZE3 9JN, UK Height 17 m | |
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Location Sumburgh HeadShetlandScotland Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern Markings / pattern white tower, black lantern, ochre trim Hours Open today · 11AM–5:30PMFriday11AM–5:30PMSaturday11AM–5:30PMSunday11AM–5:30PMMonday11AM–5:30PMTuesday11AM–5:30PMWednesday11AM–5:30PMThursday11AM–5:30PMSuggest an edit Similar Broch of Clickimin, Scalloway Castle, Shetland Museum, Esha Ness Lighthouse, Jarlshof Profiles | ||
Sumburgh head lighthouse and rspb nature reserve
Sumburgh Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Sumburgh Head at the southern tip of the Mainland of Shetland.
Contents
- Sumburgh head lighthouse and rspb nature reserve
- Sumburgh head lighthouse artist in residence sandra hammer 2015
- History
- References
Sumburgh head lighthouse artist in residence sandra hammer 2015
History
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.
References
Sumburgh Head Lighthouse Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA