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Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
Sumburgh, Shetland, United Kingdom · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Designed by Robert Stevenson and completed in 1821, Sumburgh Head is the oldest lighthouse in Shetland and is protected as a Category A listed building. Following a major £5.4 million restoration project led by the Shetland Amenity Trust, the lighthouse station reopened in 2014 with its former keepers' quarters converted into high-end self-catering accommodation.
- 2 rooms
- Opened 2014
- Neighborhood: Grutness
- Architect: Robert Stevenson
About Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
- The property may be familiar to viewers of BBC1's 'Shetland' series as this was the location of the 'Sumburgh Lighthouse Hotel' in series 3, broadcast in February 2016.
History
Designed by Robert Stevenson and completed in 1821, Sumburgh Head is the oldest lighthouse in Shetland and is protected as a Category A listed building. Following a major £5.4 million restoration project led by the Shetland Amenity Trust, the lighthouse station reopened in 2014 with its former keepers' quarters converted into high-end self-catering accommodation.
The setting
3-minute walk to Jarlshof Prehistoric. 1.2 miles from Sumburgh Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- The Observatory — Café · Cafe
Amenities
- Traditional Aga cooker
- Eco-friendly underfloor heating
- Spectacular panoramic sea views
- WiFi and satellite TV
- On-site nature reserve and visitor centre
- Fully equipped modern kitchen
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