Sumburgh Head Lighthouse has reached a significant milestone - on Friday 13th October, the rotation of the Fresnel lens was stopped, the lens was carefully covered, and temporary lights installed. This is all part of the upgrade of Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, which is owned and maintained by Northern Lighthouse Board. Read More »

We’ve reached the end of what has been a thoroughly enjoyable season here at Sumburgh Head, and that’s largely down to you, our visitors! Read More »

Our Sumburgh Head team were delighted to take part in the Lighthouse Lives event at the Shetland Museum and Archives on Thursday evening (22 June 2023). Read More »

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 »

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Sumburgh Head a few weeks ago to celebrate the start of the 2023 season. Read More »

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 »

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 »

Thank you to everyone that came and visited us at Sumburgh Head last week during a frisky few days of weather. Read More »

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 »