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Caithness · Best Landmarks · Curated · Updated 2026
Best Landmarks in Caithness
Discover the best landmarks in Caithness. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best landmarks in Caithness
John O'Groats Signpost
Britain's most iconic signpost marks the legendary endpoint of the 874-mile Land's End to John o' Groats journey.
John o' Groats, Wick KW1 4YR
Lybster Harbour
Discover Lybster Harbour’s historic fishing charm and serene coastal beauty nestled in Scotland’s rugged Caithness coastline.
Lybster KW3 6AH
Mackays Hotel
Experience warm Scottish hospitality and locally inspired cuisine in the heart of historic Wick at the family-run Mackays Hotel.
Union St, Wick KW1 5ED
Old Keiss Castle
Perched on Caithness cliffs, Old Keiss Castle’s dramatic ruins tell the tale of Sinclair nobility and Scotland’s turbulent history.
Keiss, Wick KW1 4XF
Tinker's Cave
Explore Tinker's Cave, a poignant coastal landmark revealing the resilient history of Scotland's last cave-dwelling tinkers.
1 S Head, Wick KW1 5TN
Cairn of Get
A 5,000-year-old Neolithic burial chamber where you can step inside ancient stone and touch the portal stones of the dead.
Lybster KW2 6AA
Caithness Inn
A welcoming 4-star inn in Wick offering clean rooms, attentive service, and a perfect base for exploring the rugged Scottish Highlands.
101 High St, Wick KW1 4LR
Whitegate broch
An atmospheric Iron Age broch perched on a Caithness headland, offering dramatic sea views and a powerful sense of Scotland’s ancient past.
Wick KW1 4XB
Braal Castle
A 14th-century Highland fortress overlooking the River Thurso, once seat of the Earls of Caithness.
Braal Castle, Halkirk KW12 6XE
Dunnet Links: St. Coomb Chapel (6th century, former site))
Discover the ancient ruins of St. Coomb Chapel, a 6th-century site near Castletown that reveals Scotland’s early Christian heritage.
Castletown, Thurso KW14 8UT
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