Name and Location

The Swona Minor Lighthouse is located at PWPH+XR Burwick, Orkney, UK, in the scenic Orkney Islands of Scotland.

Construction and History

The Swona Minor Lighthouse was constructed in 1976 as part of the Orkney Islands' network of lighthouses. Its design is attributed to the Trinity House, a historic maritime organization responsible for guiding mariners through treacherous waters.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information available on architecture and materials used in the construction of the Swona Minor Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The Swona Minor Lighthouse emits a white light, visible for up to 9 nautical miles (16.7 kilometers). The beacon is active from 261° to 210° sector, providing crucial guidance to mariners navigating the Orkney Islands' waters. Its characteristic sequence of Fl(0.4+7.6) indicates its presence to passing vessels.

Accessibility and Visiting

As of this writing, the Swona Minor Lighthouse remains an operational aid to navigation. Visitors can access the lighthouse by traveling to Burwick, Orkney, UK. While exact visiting hours and entrance fees are unavailable, it is recommended to contact local authorities for more information.

Notable Views and Landscape

No specific information available on notable views or landscape surrounding the Swona Minor Lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No relevant stories or anecdotes available about the Swona Minor Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The Swona Minor Lighthouse is an operational aid to navigation, with its light and fog signal continuing to guide vessels through the region. Its geographic coordinates are 58.7374521° N latitude and -3.0704275° W longitude, making it easily locatable on a map or through online mapping platforms.

Further Information

For further reading, consult the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's publication (Pub. 114, 2011-05-26) for more detailed information about the Swona Minor Lighthouse and its place within the Orkney Islands' maritime landscape.