Auskerry Lighthouse was established in 1866 by the engineers David and Thomas Stevenson. The lighthouse lights the north entrance to the Stronsay Firth. It is attached to two flats; the lower one is used all year as a store and the top one is used mainly in summer.
Auskerry
Details
Year Established
1866
Engineer
David & Thomas Stevenson
Position
Latitude 59°01.557'N
Longitude 002°34.367'W
Character
Flashing White every 20 Seconds
Elevation
34 metres
Range
20 nautical miles
Structure
White tower, 34 metres in height.