Muckle Flugga Lighthouse is the most northerly lighthouse in Britain, standing on a jagged rock stack off the coast of Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland. The lighthouse was built in 1854 to protect ships during the Crimean War, and it is now a popular destination for landscape photographers.

The viewpoint from the Hermaness cliffs is one of the best places to photograph Muckle Flugga Lighthouse. 

How to get there:

Hermaness Cliffs are located approximately 30 miles north of Lerwick, the capital of Shetland. To get to Hermaness Cliffs, you have to take two ferries - from Shetland mainland to Yell and the second to Unst. Best to prebook your trip! Once you arrive in Baltasound on Unst, you can follow the signs for Hermaness Cliffs up north.

Best time:

All day long - it is always spectacular! If you are there early in the morning, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape on your own. During the day it gets quite busy.

Parking:

There is a car park located at the Hermaness National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre. The walk from the car park to the viewpoint is approximately 2 (steep) miles on a board walk and takes about 45 minutes.
You can also do the loop - see photo spot "Hermaness" and combine it with the cliffs. This will make your walk 2-3 hours. 

Where to shoot:

Take your long lens, the lighthouse sits on an islet in the sea in the distance.