A cluster of buildings out on Strathy Point, surrounded by sea and impressive rock formations.
Before reaching the village of Strathy, take the left turn towards Strathy Point. Follow the road until you reach the car park. The remainder of the road is private and you will have to walk it.
It is possible to walk right up to the lighthouse, passing the cute mini lighthouse in the pond as you go, but there is no access for visitors in the lighthouse itself as all the buildings are privately owned.
The lighthouse was commissioned in 1958 and was the first all electric lighthouse in Scotland. Its twin horn fog signal and 250watt lamp with optics gave it a 26 mile range. The buildings are located around a square central covered courtyard and the lantern itself is located on top the 10m high square tower. It was manned until 1997 when it was automated and monitored remotely from the NLBs headquarters in Edinburgh but in 2012 the light was turned off.
Beyond the lighthouse, there are impressive rocks of the headland and it is possible to sight seals and other marine mammals hunting here.
Along the west side of the lighthouse, there are amazing views of the deformed, folded and sea-weathered rocks of the Strathy Complex.
Notes to visitors with limited mobility:
The public access road to the lighthouse ends quite a way from the lighthouse buildings and there is parking at this point. It is possible to continue along the road, which is flat and smooth and suitable for wheelchairs. Because the buildings are privately owned, there is no public access to them, and the rugged terrain surrounding the lighthouse is unsuitable for further exploration.