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Muckle Flugga Lighthouse
Britain’s most northerly lighthouse was built in 1858 on the highest of a series of offshore skerries. Designed by David and Thomas Stevenson, this 64ft brick tower, with foundations 10ft deep, stands 200ft above the sea. Before construction could start steps had to be cut into the rock. All building materials were then manhandled up them.The former lighthouse shore station at nearby Burrafirth has a small visitor centre, with information on the Hermaness National Nature Reserve. From the point of Herma Ness there are excellent views of the skerries and the lighthouse. Summer boat trips to Muckle Flugga run from Burrafirth.
