Hoo Stack

Hoo Stack is a small island off Nesting in Shetland. It is one and a half miles from the North Isle of Gletness. It is 34 metres (112 ft) at its highest point, and is home to a lighthouse, which was built in 1986.

Hoo Stack Lighthouse

Gletness with North Isle of Gletness in the foreground, and Hoo Stack in the background
Location	Hoo Stack, Shetland, United Kingdom
Coordinates	60°14′57″N 1°05′22″W
Tower
Constructed	1986
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	metal skeletal tower
Height	8 m (26 ft)
Shape	square tower covered by metallic panels with light on the top[1][2]
Markings	white (tower)
Power source	solar power
Operator	Northern Lighthouse Board
Light
Focal height	40 m (130 ft)
Range	7 nmi (13 km; 8.1 mi) (white), 5 nmi (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) (red, green)
Characteristic	Fl(4) WRG 12s

See also

• Scotland portal
• Engineering portal

• List of lighthouses in Scotland
• List of Northern Lighthouse Board lighthouses