Sumburgh Head

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Visit these cliffs during the summer and you'll be privileged to witness the amazing spectacle of thousands of breeding seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, shags and fulmars. Sumburgh Head is a great place to watch for whales and dolphins, particularly minke whales and orcas.

Opening times

Open at all times.

Entrance charges

Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome.

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