Lighthouse, built in 1827, designed by Robert Stevenson. Tall tower painted in red and white stripes, with walkway supported on corbels with arched openings. Tower rises from a circular one storey base. Interior has a cantilever spiral staircase. There are two blocks of ancillary buildings, one flat roofed. On an island connected to the shore by a three-span concrete bridge. Aside from a lighthouse, this complex also includes a concrete bridge, built 1963, linking the island to the main land and a row of keepers' cottages. In 2012, the tungsten lamp and rotating lens panels were replaced with 2 fixed flashing LED lanterns to act as a new aid to navigation. Following removal of the lens, it is to be relocated to Sumburgh Head Lighthouse (Shetland).
