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 »

Join in the celebrations at Sumburgh Head this Easter weekend as the site reopens for the 2021 season with a host of activities, events, and a new café. Read More »

We are delighted to announce that Shetland Amenity Trust has secured funding for Sumburgh Head Lighthouse from Historic Environment Scotland as part of its recovery fund to support Scotland’s historic environment sector from the impacts of Covid-19. Read More »

On 15th January 1821 the Light of Sumburgh Head Lighthouse shone for the very first time Read More »

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse Visitor Centre is closed for the season. We would like to thank all our customers for their support. You are welcome to visit the outdoor areas as the Nature Reserve is open all year round. All indoor areas, including the Visitor Centre, cafe and customer toilets will re-open in 2021. Read More »