Built in 1831 by James Bremner, this harbour is still used for fishing and landing of creel boats. Recently location where Netflix series The Crown was shot. Keiss harbour was supposed to be set in Ireland where Louis Mountbatten’s boat was blown up in the 1970’s. Keiss harbour is located 8 miles south of John O’Groats. Keiss Harbour 1 High …

The Caithness Broch Project are an exciting, grass-roots charity who have big plans for their home county. The aim of their project is to promote and preserve existing archaeological sites in Caithness, through improved signage, access, and information releases on these sites. They are also looking to create an Archaeological Trail around Caithness, for locals and visitors alike to follow …

One of the few privately-owned distilleries in Scotland, Wolfburn is the North-most distillery on the British mainland. It is situated on the outskirts of Thurso, 21 miles away. Wolfburn Distillery Henderson Park Thurso KW14 7XW Home

Castle Hill is where Sherriff James Trail, a landowner and entrepreneur, started a business in producing flagstone. At its busiest Castle Hill employed 500 people and produced up to 35,000 tons of flagstone annually. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays 2pm – 4pm. Castle Hill Heritage Centre Harbour Rd Castletown Thurso KW14 8TG http://www.castletownheritage.co.uk/centre.htm

Rock Rose gin gets its wonderful flavour from a carefully selected creation of local and traditional botanicals. Distillery tours are available and as there is limited space on each tour pre-booking is very much advised. For more information, please contact 01874 851 287.

Mary-Ann’s Cottage is situated in Dwarwick. It is a traditional house which was built around 1850. Tours of the cottage are available from June to September from 2pm- 4.30pm (closed Mondays) For more information, please contact 01847 892303

The Gills Bay Ferry runs 3 times daily all year round, with extra sailings in the summer months. It is ideal if you want to take your car over to Orkney for a day or two. This crossing takes about an hour and you will land at St. Margaret’s Hope on South Ronaldsay. For more information, please contact 01856 831226/01955 …

Holiday home to the late Queen Mother, the Castle of Mey was bought and renovated by her Majesty in 1952. It is situated 7 miles west of John O’Groats and visitors can take a tour around the castle and enjoy the beautiful gardens. It is open from May to September. Please contact 01847 851473 The Castle of Mey Thurso Caithness …

The most northerly Kirk in Scotland, where you can see the tombstone of Jan De Groot whom John O’Groats is named after. Prince Charles has worshipped here, as has the Queen mother. Canisbay Kirk Canisbay Wick KW1 4YJ https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/johnogroats/canisbaykirk/index.html

Duncansby light house was built in 1924 on the most North Easterly point in Scotland. Unusually, it has a square tower instead of a round tower. You can visit the lighthouse here: Duncansby Head and Lighthouse Duncansby Head Wick KW1 4YS https://www.nlb.org.uk/lighthouses/duncansby-head/