10am to 5pm on Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd February Read More »

It's hard to believe that today marks the 30th anniversary of the Braer oil spill. January in Shetland is usually dark, wet, and stormy, enlivened by a few celebrations of Old Christmas and New Year. The excitement builds in Lerwick for Up Helly Aa on the last Tuesday of the month when the fire festival appears to burn off the darkness. January 1993 added extra drama, with 25 days of gale force out of 31, with the 17th showing a gust of 91 knots (104 miles per hour). Among all this something happened. Read More »

A Big Thank You to everyone who made our first ever Winter Weekend at Sumburgh Head so special. Read More »

Given the horrors of bird flu last year it's great to see so many Guillemots back on the cliffs today. It gives us hope for the forthcoming breeding season. Read More »

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse will be closed on Monday 19 September as we remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on the day of her funeral. Read More »

Unfortunately the cafe is closed due to unexpected staff shortages. We apologise for any inconvenience.. Read More »

To mark the start of our 2022 season we will be sounding the foghorn on Saturday 2ns April. We are running a competition to find a lighthouse keeper's assistant on the day to help sound the foghorn! Read More »

Join our team for the 2022 season. Read More »

Find out more about the significant role our humble radar hut played in WW2. Read More »

Download our new Military Trail to find out more about the defensive role Sumburgh Head played during World War II Read More »