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Sumburgh Head Lighthouse was built by Robert Stevenson in 1821 and is the oldest lighthouse on Shetland. From 1906 until 1987 there was also a foghorn, which is traversable in azimuth. This replaced a fog bell which had been presented after the loss of the Royal Victoria in 1864. The bell hangs in the parish church at Dunrossness. The light was automated in 1991
- Type:
- Landmark