- Cape Wrath Lighthouse is in Highland, Scotland.
- Most north-westerly point of mainland Britain
- Check access, weather and local guidance before travelling.
About Cape Wrath Lighthouse
Cape Wrath Lighthouse stands on the most north-westerly point of mainland Britain, at the tip of a remote peninsula in Sutherland. Built by the Stevensons, it overlooks the turbulent waters where the North Atlantic meets the Pentland Firth.
The story of Cape Wrath Lighthouse
The lighthouse was built in 1828 by Robert Stevenson and first lit on 24 October 1828, marking the north-western tip of mainland Scotland for vessels rounding the coast. The 20-metre tower stands on spectacular 100-metre cliffs and was automated in 1998, the keepers withdrawn after 170 years of continuous manning. The lighthouse keeper's cottages are now privately owned and let as holiday accommodation. The surrounding cape is the only place in Britain where the MOD live-firing range and a lighthouse coexist on the same headland.
Visiting with care
The cape is reached by the passenger-only Cape Wrath Ferry from Keissdale across the Kyle of Durness, followed by a minibus along a rough track through the MOD range — check that the range is not firing before travelling. The Ozone Café at the lighthouse is famously remote and a popular cycling destination.
Interesting facts
- Built in 1828 by Robert Stevenson, first lit on 24 October that year.
- Stands at the most north-westerly point of mainland Britain.
- The 20-metre tower stands on 100-metre cliffs.
- Reachable only by a passenger ferry and a track across an MOD range.
Getting there
Parking and access details — check locally for the latest information.