Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Firths Voe Lighthouse
In or near Burravoe.
Firths Voe Lighthouse — lighthouse in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Firths Voe Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Islands. Built or established in 1909, it dates from the modern period. Officially recognised as category C listed building. Operated by Northern Lighthouse Board. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency. Postcode area ZE2.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 26/03/1997 Local Authority Shetland Islands Planning Authority Shetland Islands Parish Delting NGR HU 45377 74718 Coordinates 445377, 1174718 — Metal tower on concrete plinth, octagonal shaft rising to balcony with handrail around circular lantern comprised of apron, curved glass and conical roof with domed ventilator. Felt roofed timber shed adjacent, cable stayed to concrete pads. — This building forms a picturesque group with the neighbouring bod (see separate listing), visible from around Firths Voe, and it is a reminder of Shetland's strong historical association with the sea.
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Place summary
Firths Voe Lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in the Scottish Islands, postcode ZE2. Established in 1909, it is a category C listed building operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board.
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- Coordinates
- 60.4537, -1.1770
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Established
- 1909
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q105820746 (CC0)
- commons: Firths Voe lighthouse, Mossbank.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Firths Voe Lighthouse?
- Firths Voe Lighthouse is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9TD).
- What is Firths Voe Lighthouse?
- Firths Voe Lighthouse — lighthouse in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Firths Voe Lighthouse?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9TD.
- When was Firths Voe Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1909.
- Who runs Firths Voe Lighthouse?
- Firths Voe Lighthouse is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Firths Voe Lighthouse a listed building?
- Firths Voe Lighthouse is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Firths Voe Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Firths Voe Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Firths Voe Lighthouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9TD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.