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Visit Caithness – Scotlands Northern Wilderness – you’ll find spectacular Bays, Pretty Harbours & foaming rivers rich in brown trout & salmon. 

Caithness is a wonderful mixture of dramatic landscapes & stunning scenery from wild cliffs & tiny islands to lonely moorland & remote sandy beaches.  A haven to birdwatchers, fishermen & outdoor enthusiasts – whatever you decide to do in Caithness we are sure you will want to return. 

The trip to the beautiful North Coast is just over a 2 hour drive from Inverness – this journey is an unforgettable experience of North Scotland with its stunning scenery.

Most people think John-O-Groats is the most northenly point – but actuall Dunner Head is the most Northern Point – here you can see the most spectacular wildlife you will probably ever see – puffins – eagles – otters – seals – deer & much more! 

Caithness is a must for all who enjoy the outdoors – including surfers who come from all over the world to surf on Thurso & Dunnet Beach.

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Places to see around Caithness 

Cape Wrath, Kyle of Tongue & John-O-Groats are all places to visit.  The stunning scenery varies from wild cliffs & tiny islands to lonely moorland & remote sandy beaches. 

Castle of Mey – The Queen Mothers former residence with spectacular Visitor Centre & wonderful gardens the Castle of Mey is a part of Caithness history – be sure not to miss it! 

John-O-Groats offers great boat trips during the summer months to see the stunning wildlife.  Also take a trip from John-O-Groats to the Orkney Islands.  Daily trips throughout the summer to Orkney are available, or throughout the year from Scrabster (Thurso). 

Orkney Islands – Orkney has much to offer visitors – historic attractions – beautiful wildlife – rich cultural heritage & a traditionally warm welcome.   

Dunnet Bay –The famous Dunner Bay Golden Sands is a must to visit – you can surf, sunbathe, walk or build sand-castles. 

Dunnet ForestJust inland from the beautiful Dunnet Bay lies Dunnet Forest covering 104 hectares, a mature forest well worth a stroll round – a all-abilities trail has been created in the forest which has been extended to 1600m, a 2km horse riding trail, mountain bike technical trail have been constructed as well as a number of wood & stone sculptures. 

Northern Lights – You may be even lucky enough to see the Northern Lights – one of the worlds most natural phenomina – the northern night sky dancing with colours.  The best time to see the northern lights is October, November, December, January between 10 p.m. & 3 a.m. – if you don’t see the Northern lights you will see the stars – many more than you will see anywhere else less remote – the longer you look up the more stars will appear!

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