Sumburgh Head Lighthouse

Shetland, Scotland · United Kingdom

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, United Kingdom
Photo: Nicholas Mutton, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Best time to go
Summer for seabird colonies
Budget
$
Accessibility
limited
Coordinates
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Built by the Stevenson family on the southern tip of mainland Shetland, this lighthouse overlooks cliffs alive with puffins and gannets. The surrounding reserve is a renowned spot for seabird watching.

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