Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Hoo Stack Lighthouse
In or near Lerwick.
Hoo Stack Lighthouse — lighthouse in Hoo Stack Isle, Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Hoo Stack Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1986. Constructed primarily of concrete. Managed by Northern Lighthouse Board. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Hoo Stack Isle, Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 60.2492°, -1.0895°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hoo Stack is a small island off Nesting in Shetland. It is one and a half miles from the North Isle of Gletness. It is 34 metres (112 ft) at its highest point, and is home to a lighthouse, which was built in 1986.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2492, -1.0895
- Established
- 1986
Sources
- wikidata: Q106329670 (CC0)
- commons: Hoo Stack - geograph.org.uk - 3489110.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Hoo Stack Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hoo Stack Lighthouse?
- Hoo Stack Lighthouse is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Hoo Stack Lighthouse?
- Hoo Stack Lighthouse — lighthouse in Hoo Stack Isle, Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hoo Stack Lighthouse?
- Its coordinates are 60.2492°, -1.0895°.
- When was Hoo Stack Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1986.
- Who runs Hoo Stack Lighthouse?
- Hoo Stack Lighthouse is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Hoo Stack Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Hoo Stack Lighthouse is free to enter.