News
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Back with a blast - celebrating the start of our 2024 season
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the start of our 2024 season. Read More »
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Easter weekend activities & competition to celebrate the start of the 2024 season
Enjoy a family day out over the Easter weekend as Sumburgh Head lighthouse, visitor centre and nature reserve officially opens for the season on Saturday 30 March. Come along and join in the celebrations as the site opens its doors again for 2024. The foghorn will be sounded to mark the occasion and... Read More »
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Sumburgh Head open for Up Helly Aa 2024
The fiery season will soon be back and Shetland Amenity Trust is putting together a series of events as well as offering extended opening times to its main sites to appeal to locals and visitors alike. Read More »
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Over £900 raised at Festive Fundraiser
A big thank you to everyone who came along and supported our Festive Fundraiser at Sumburgh Head this weekend. Read More »
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Sumburgh Head reaches a significant milestone
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 »
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End of the 2023 season
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 »
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FILM: Reflections of a Lightkeeper - memories of working at Sumburgh Head
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 »
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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 »