CAITHNESS
Visitors to this amazing region will find that Caithness can take you on a journey through 6,000 years of human habitation. Enjoy exploring Neolithic cairns, bronze age standing stones, iron age brochs, and 12th century castles.
Historic sites such as the Camster Cairns, the standing stones of Achavanich, or Keiss Castle are sure to impress the historian inside you. Take on the challenge of the Whaligoe Steps, or take a stroll along the many spectacular beaches.
Caithness inspires and one of the most treasured attractions in this region is the Castle of Mey & Gardens. The holiday home of the Queen Mother, who adored it and regularly visited. Visiting Caithness. You will find in the town of Thurso, the mainland’s most northerly town, is Caithness Horizons which tells you the fascinating story of the town of Thurso and the region from geological times to the present day.
Visit Caithness for events and tours taking you back in time
Visitors to Caithness have so much to see and do. The craggy coastline is home to some fantastic wildlife with the Puffin being the favourite. Towns such as Wick was at one time a Viking settlement and a very busy fishing port. If you are a whisky lover, the Old Pulteney Distillery, one of the most northern on the mainland.
Caithness is around one hour north of Inverness. Or if you go to the furthest northerly town of John o’ Groats, that will take you just over two hours.
Time for some adventure where you can find some great castle ruins t explore and some spectacular walks. John o’ Groats and Duncansby Head Lighthouses are certainly worth a visit with some of Scotland’s most dramatic scenery. If you enjoy beach walks, then Reiss Sands offers miles of soft white sand as far as the eye can see. Visiting Caithness …. fantastic scenery, wildlife, beaches and the great outdoors.
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