Found in the far north of Scotland, Caithness is an area of unspoilt, dramatic scenery that needs to be seen in order to be believed. Home to a beautiful countryside, spectacular coastline and wonderful accommodation - including Ackergill Tower – it comes as no surprise that Caithness is a firm favourite destination with many.
Castles can be found in stunning locations on the cliffs in Caithness. Mostly ruins, the huge number of them never fails to amaze visitors to these parts. And, with over 4000 monuments dating from Prehistoric right up the more recent Highland Clearances era, Caithness certainly has a fascinating tale to tell. The monument sites can mostly be found in spectacular coastal sites, near rivers and in the low hills.
An unspoilt, beautiful place, Caithness is certainly a picturesque place. During your time at this beautiful location, take a stroll along the craggy coast and take in the stunning scenery. And, don't forget to explore the inland areas of desolate peat bog - these areas are actually part of the world's best preserved area of natural peat bog. Home to an array of flora and fauna, these inland areas attract many nature lovers.
Home to...
Many rare mammals, birds and fish have been spotted in and around Caithness waters. When looking from the shore - or from a boat - keep your eye out for harbour porpoises, dolphins (including bottle-nosed, Atlantic white-sided and white-beaked dolphins) and long-finned pilot whales. Both grey and common seals are known to come up close to the shore so they can feed, rest and raise their youngsters. Otters can also be seen near to river mouths in some of the more secluded locations.
If you plan to come here in the springtime, you'll get to watch in awe at the thousands of nesting seabirds at Dunnet or Duncansby. Being the unspoilt place that it is, there are many other great places in Caithness where you can go bird and wildlife spotting.
Caithness's other attractions...
Other attractions in Caithness include The Castle of Mey - which is the biggest tourist attraction in the area. Her Majesty Queen acquired the castle, and the Queen Mother renovated and restored it and created the most beautiful gardens there. For almost 50 years, the Queen Mother spent many blissful summers here and shorter visits at other times of the year. The castle is definitely worth a visit during your time in Caithness.
John O'Groats is another tourist hotspot - which is the most northerly place to be found on mainland Britain. It attracts large numbers of tourists from all across the world - all year round. There are regular boat trips from here - perfect if you want to view the diverse wildlife which can be found along the spectacular coastline. Venture further along the north coast and you can immerse yourself in the most dramatic landscape. Indented by deep sea lochs, you'll come across stunning, secluded beaches... it's your very own slice of paradise. The Orkney Islands are another major attraction- day trips can be had here in the summer and early autumn.
Keen golf players won't be disappointed either - there's a variety of golf courses to choose from in Caithness, including Wick, Brora and Struie.
Where to stay?
There's something to suit everyone in Caithness. A particular favourite is Ackergill Tower - a luxurious Scottish castle found by the sea. Located north of Wick, Ackergill Tower is a category A listed building and is the perfect place to stay if you want to completely immerse yourself in the history of Caithness. There are a number of other fine hotels in Caithness to choose from, as well as Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering accommodation.
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