Places of Interest in Caithness

Castle of Mey - 1952 - 2002

Open to the public for the first time the historical home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

The Castle of Mey has been described as "the Jewel in the Crown of Caithness tourism".

Tours of the castle and gardens are immensely popular and there is a new visitors centre and tearooms newly opened for 2007.

www.castleofmey.org.uk

Sunset at Dunnet Head

Why not try a day trip over to the famous Orkney Islands

The Passenger ferry “Pentland Venture” sets sail from John O’Groats from May until the end of September.  The trip to Orkney takes about 40 minutes where a waiting coach will take you on a fascinating tour of the island.  There are two tours one called the Maxi Day Tour and the other the Highlights Tour. 

Here are the 2007 prices.

Maxi Day Tour of Orkney - £38 (children under 16 £19)
It departs from John O’Groats at 9.00a.m. and returns leaving Orkney at 7.00 p.m.

Highlights Day Tour of Orkney-£35 (children under 16 £10)
It departs from JohnO’Groats at 10.30a.m. and returns leaving Orkney at 5.30 p.m.

Went you arrive be sure and ask for a leaflet or visit their web site at www.jogferry.co.uk

NorthCoast Marine Adventures

A trip on the NorthCoast Explorer – which is a High Surf Superiority Rigid hulled Inflatable Boat.  She is very safe and comfortable and stable platform from which to view the countless marine wildlife.

White-water Adventure

By prior arrangement, they offer a non-stop white-water adventure ride where they demonstrate just what the NorthCoast Explorer is capable of and why she is called a High Surf Superiority Craft.  You will get wet!!

Life jackets and waterproofs are supplied but this ride is unsuitable for Children under 12.

Tel. +44 (0) 1847 851913

www.northcoast-marine-adventures.co.uk

Cruise to Orkney with your car and family. Pentland Ferries offers an attractive alternative route to Orkney - a short crossing time - just one hour between Caithness and St Margarets Hope.

http://www.pentlandferries.co.uk/

WICK GOLF COURSE

Situated at Reiss, 3 miles north of Wick, is a typical 18 hole links course with a glorious panoramic view of Sinclairs bay. Tel. +44 (0) 1955 602726

FISHING

Hugo Ross fishing and tackle & outdoor leisure stockist. Trout and salmon fishing to let.  1st class boats and motors for hire. Camping equipment Tel. +44 (0) 1955 604200 

HORSE RIDING & QUAD BIKES

Hacking and lessons for adults and children.  Quad motor bikes for hire. Achalone Activities, North Acholone, Halkirk, Caithness. Tel. +44 (0) 1847831326

WICK HERITAGE CENTRE

Opens Easter to Oct. 10:00-17:00 (Last admission 15:45) Adult £2 Child 50p
The biggest museum in northern Scotland with many awards, run entirely on a voluntary basis.

PULTENEY DISTILLERY

This is the most northerly distillery on the scottish mainland. Avisit to Wick is not complete without a visit to Pulteney distillery.
Telephone or call in to arrange a tour.

Mon- Fri 10:00 - 1:00 and 2:00 - 4:00
Tours 11:00 - 2:00 by arragement (no tours on Friday PM)

www.oldpulteney.com

CLAN GUNN HERITAGE CENTRE & MUSEUM

Tells the story of one of Scotland’s oldest Clans from its Norse origins to today. 
Open June-Sept
Mon - Sat
11:00-1:00
14.00-16.00

Tel.01593741700

DOUNREAY EXHIBITION CENTRE

Open daily Easter - November 10.00-4.00. Free Admission
Tells the story of work carried out at the site from the past, present and into the future and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

NORTHLANDS VIKING CENTRE

Exhibition and audio visual display of pre-viking and late Norse Archaeology of Caithness. Open summer month’s 10.00-4.00 daily.

YARROWS ARCHAEOLOGICAL TRAIL

Signposted at Thrumster on a99 Inverness-Wick & A882 Wick-Thurso (3 miles from wick) Cairns, Round Houses, Brochs

WHALIGOE STEPS

Enables you to decend (carefully!) precipitous sea cliffs to a tiny fishing harbour. 

NORTH HIGHLAND ARCHIVE

North Highland Archive
Wick Library
Sinclair Terrace
Wick
KW1 SAB
Tel: 01955 606432
Fax: 01955 603000

Archive Opening Times
Monday 10am-1.30pm 2pm-5.30pm
Tuesday 10am-1.30pm 2pm-5.30pm
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 10am-1.30pm 2pm-5.30pm
Friday 10am-1.30pm 2pm-5pm

June-August: Open Wednesday mornings 10am-1pm for research by appointment only
 (Tel: 01955 606432)

The North Highland Archive has a huge range of items which can be consulted in person in our office at Wick Library, Scotland - free of charge. Staff are always available to help you find what you are looking for. There are some closure periods on sensitive material, but if you require information relating to your own family we can look it up fbr you.

BY TRAIN

SCOTRAIL SERVICES
Tel.  08457 484950

CAR HIRE

RICHARDS GARAGE
Wick
Tel. +44 (0) 1955 604123

LAUNDRETTE

WEBSITES

WICK LAUNDRETTE
Tel. +44 (0) 1955 604242

Visit 
http://www.caithness.org
For many more useful links