Muckle Flugga Lighthouse

#3470 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Muckle Flugga lighthouse punctuates the rocky stack of Muckle Flugga, in Shetland, Scotland. Originally called North Unst Lighthouse, it was renamed in 1964. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 60°51'19"N, 0°53'8"W

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Muckle Flugga Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Holm of Skaw, Muckle Flugga, Valhalla Brewery.

4.1 miE
Island
Holm of Skaw
106 min walk • The Holm of Skaw is a small islet off the northeast coast of the island of Unst. It is just northeast of the settlement of Skaw. The island is 57 feet in height. There is a lighthouse on the island. Tidal currents are slack between Holm of Skaw and Herma Ness at high water, and the passage may be made by small boats.
~800 ftSW
Area
Muckle Flugga
4 min walk • Muckle Flugga is a small rocky island north of Unst in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is often described as the northernmost point of the British Isles, but the smaller islet of Out Stack is actually further north.
4.5 miSE
Brewery, Nightlife
Valhalla Brewery, Unst
115 min walk • The Valhalla Brewery in Unst, Shetland, Scotland, was the northernmost brewery in the United Kingdom. It was opened by the husband and wife team Sonny and Silvia Priest in December 1997, and originally based in a large shed in Baltasound, in the centre of Unst.

Muckle Flugga Lighthouse

Facts and practical information

Muckle Flugga Lighthouse plan & book

Muckle Flugga Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Holm of Skaw

Muckle Flugga

Valhalla Brewery, Unst