A special film which captures the experiences of the keepers and their families who manned lighthouses over the years will be touring Shetland in June and will be premiering at Shetland Museum and Archives next week. Read More »

A great day out for all the family Read More »

Christmas is coming! Join us at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and Visitor Centre as it opens for a winter weekend to kick off the festive season and raise money for a special cause. Read More »

Join our ranger on a guided walk around Sumburgh Head - enjoy spectacular views, beautiful wild flowers and some of the most accessible seabird colonies in Britain. Read More »

We've prepared an egg-cellent Treasure Hunt for Easter weekend with a dozen clues to crack. For a cracking time, head down to Sumburgh Head from this Saturday and eggs-plore our Visitor Centre! Read More »

Opening celebrations on Saturday 2nd April as Sumburgh Head Lighthouse Visitor Centre and Unken Kaffee re-opens for the 2022 summer season Read More »

Join author Donald S Murray for an afternoon of music and readings, celebrating the launch of his latest book For the Safety of All, at the spectacular setting of Sumburgh Head Lighthouse. Read More »

On Thursday 8th April we are going to be joined by Chris Dyer, leading walking tours, taking in all the features relating to the defensive remains at Sumburgh Head, from the Iron Age fortification through to a WWII Naval Radar Station. Read More »

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

We are delighted to be re-opening on Sunday 26th July Read More »

Our 2020 Season will begin with a blast! Head down to our Visitor Centre on Saturday 4th April to join in our opening celebrations and enjoy up to 25% discount on the entrance fee. Read More »

We are putting together a series of fun activities for families to download and complete at home. They will cover all aspects of Sumburgh Head from the history of the Lighthouse and its Keepers to our amazing wildlife. Follow the links to download your first activity! Read More »

At midday on Saturday 5th October, Lighthouse Keeper Brian Johnson will be giving the customary blast of the Sumburgh Foghorn to mark the final weekend of our 2019 Season. Read More »

We are excited to announce that Katja's Cakes will be running the cafe from Friday 20th September! Read More »

We are having an Open Day on Sunday 7th July as part of this year's Shetland Nature Festival. There will be lots of activities throughout the day, including wildlife walks, guided tours, mural painting and more! Read More »

From 11am on 16th -19th May, Katja will be back at Sumburgh Head offering a range of top quality refreshments onboard her Unken Wagen Read More »

Come along from 20th – 22nd April to take part in our Easter Scavenger Hunt. Find all the eggs hidden in our museum and crack all the clues to be in with a chance of winning a prize! Read More »