Sumburgh Head Lighthouse

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
LocationSumburgh Head
Shetland
Scotland
OS gridHU4072307872
Coordinates59°51′15″N 1°16′29″W / 59.854053°N 1.274585°W / 59.854053; -1.274585
Tower
Constructed1821
Built byRobert Stevenson 
ConstructionMasonry tower
Automated1991
Height17 metres (56 ft)
ShapeCylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
MarkingsWhite tower, black lantern, ochre trim
OperatorSumburgh Head Lighthouse
Heritagecategory A listed building 
Light
Focal height91 metres (299 ft)
Range23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi)
CharacteristicFl (3) W 30s.

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Sumburgh Head at the southern tip of the Mainland of Shetland.