Leuchtturm Archive

North Ronaldsay – Sheep, Lighthouses and Birdlife at the Edge of Orkney

Black-and-white striped North Ronaldsay lighthouse in warm evening light

Seaweed-eating sheep, two lighthouses and rare migrant birds: the best things to do on North Ronaldsay, plus walking and travel tips.

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse – the westernmost point of the Shetlands

The Sumburgh Head Lighthouse stands on the southern tip of Shetland. Here, visitors to the islands can experience nature, history and technology all at once. The old Stevenson lighthouse at Sumburgh Head has been safely guiding seafarers through the stormy waters of the North Sea and the Atlantic around the Shetland Islands at night since […]

Skerryvore Lighthouse Museum – about building a miracle in the sea

Ein versandetes Hafenbecken im Ort Hynish

The former base for the spectacular Skerryvore Lighthouse is now home to a museum that tells the story of the construction of the lighthouse. The old buildings, a restaurant and a harbour are also located here.

Neist Point – powerful island finish in the west

The end of the Isle of Skye comes with a thunderclap: Neist Point, on the far west of the island, features an impressive interplay of cliffs and sea.