description Noup Head Cliffs Overview
Noup Head Cliffs form the exposed northwest headland of Westray in Orkney, Scotland, where steep coastal rock faces meet the North Atlantic. Noup Head Lighthouse stands on the headland; designed by David A. Stevenson and built in 1898, its tower is 24 metres high and its light is 79 metres above sea level. The cliffs and surrounding coast provide nesting habitat for seabirds, while the lighthouse records the area's role in maritime navigation.
The site is for visitors interested in Orkney geology, coastal ecology, and lighthouse history.
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Where are Noup Head Cliffs?
Noup Head Cliffs are on the exposed northwest headland of Westray in Orkney, Scotland. The rock faces meet the North Atlantic.
When was Noup Head Lighthouse built?
Noup Head Lighthouse was designed by David A. Stevenson and built in 1898. It stands on the headland above the cliffs.
How tall is Noup Head Lighthouse?
The lighthouse tower is 24 metres high. Its light marked the exposed coastline around Westray.
What island are the Noup Head Cliffs on?
They are on Westray, one of the Orkney Islands. The cliffs form part of the island’s northwestern coastal headland.
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