News
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*Open as usual during roof repairs* (May/June 2023)
Our historic engine room building is undergoing essential roof repairs during May and June 2023. We are open as usual and apologise for any inconvenience as we work to care for this wonderful heritage building. Read More »
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Fantastic day at Sumburgh Head marking the start of the 2023 season
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Sumburgh Head a few weeks ago to celebrate the start of the 2023 season. Read More »
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COMPETITION TIME 2023: WIN THE CHANCE TO SOUND THE FOGHORN!
To mark the start of our 2023 season we are offering a great day out at Sumburgh Head on 1st April. For more information on the opening day celebrations click here. Read More »
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Sumburgh Head to reopen for the season with a blast of the foghorn
Spring is nearly here which signals the start of the season at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and Visitor Centre. Join in the celebrations on Saturday 1 April as the popular lighthouse destination reopens for 2023. The foghorn will be sounded to mark the start of the season and members of the public will get the chance to win a competition to be the lightkeeper’s assistant on the day. Read More »
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Sumburgh Head UHA Roundup
Thank you to everyone that came and visited us at Sumburgh Head last week during a frisky few days of weather. Read More »
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Sumburgh Head open for the return of Up Helly Aa 2023
10am to 5pm on Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd February Read More »
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On this Day in History - the Braer Oil Spill
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 »
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Successful First Winter Weekend
A Big Thank You to everyone who made our first ever Winter Weekend at Sumburgh Head so special. Read More »
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The Guillemots are back
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 »
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Sumburgh Head closed Monday 19 September
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 »
