Dunnet Head
Description : The lighthouse was built in 1831 by Robert Stevenson. James Smith of Inverness was the contractor responsible for the building of Dunnet Head. Erosion of the rock on which the original fog signal built in 1899 stood, made it necessary to abandon it and to establish another fog signal nearer the lighthouse. A third fog signal was established in 1952, but this was discontinued in 1987. Engineer Robert Stevenson
Type:
Lighthouse
Type of Flashing:
Flashing (Fl)
Number of Flashes:
4
Light Color:
White / W
Interval of Flashing:
30s
Focal Height:
122m
Light Range:
22M
Location / Area / Island:
Scotland, Highlands
Year built:
1831
Operational:
Yes
Shape & Material
Cylinder / Stone
Color of Structure
White tower with ochre trim and a black lantern
Nearby Vessels
| Vessel name | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN WIND | 2.18 | 342 |
| TORM BIRGITTE | 3.31 | 5 |
| RNLI LIFEBOAT 17 42 | 6.4 | 237 |
| STROMA LIGHTHOUSE | 8.24 | 79 |
| HOY HEAD | 9.44 | 34 |
| RNLI LIFEBOAT 16 05 | 9.44 | 34 |
| COLLEEN | 11.01 | 30 |
| FLOTTA LASS | 12.42 | 37 |
| SWITHA LASS | 12.43 | 37 |
| SAIMAAGRACHT | 13.11 | 79 |
| NJORD PIONER | 13.5 | 31 |
| HELEN MARY | 14.29 | 325 |
| SCOT NAVIGATOR | 15.11 | 103 |
| FLOTTA GRINDS BUOY | 15.58 | 46 |
| CAROL ANNE | 15.93 | 22 |
| PENTALINA | 16.13 | 53 |
| SANDOYNE LASS | 16.14 | 53 |
| LAXIGAR LASS | 16.17 | 53 |
| SEACAT RAINBOW | 16.55 | 146 |
| GXS VALTOS | 16.55 | 146 |
