Iconic Lighthouses of Shetland
The Shetland Islands feature a network of historic and modern lighthouses designed to guide vessels through the treacherous waters of the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean. This collection includes the Esha Ness Lighthouse, perched on dramatic volcanic cliffs, and the Bressay Lighthouse, which has guarded the entrance to Lerwick Harbour since 1858. These structures, many engineered by the renowned Stevenson family, mark critical navigation points from the northern tip of Mainland to the remote outposts of Fair Isle.
Esha Ness Lighthouse
Eshaness Lighthouse is situated on the Northmavine peninsula in the north-west of the Shetland Islands, Scotland.
Bressay Lighthouse
Bressay Lighthouse is still an active lighthouse in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, 4 kilometres south-east of Lerwick.
Fethaland Lighthouse
An automated light established in 1977 at the northernmost point of Mainland Shetland, marking the northern entrance to Yell Sound.
Skroo North Lighthouse
The North Lighthouse on Fair Isle is a 14-metre-tall tower engineered by David and Charles Stevenson and established in 1892.
Skaddan South Lighthouse
A 26-metre-tall white tower built in 1892. It is the most southerly light in the Shetland archipelago and was designed by the Stevenson family.
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