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Things to see in Caithness (United Kingdom): 17 places and when to go
Caithness is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Architecture (5), Nature (4). The best known are Castle of Mey, Tomb of the Eagles and Gills Bay. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 18 h of daylight, and in December, 6 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 58.6441, -3.0691
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Architecture (5) · Nature (4) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 300 km as the crow flies
What to see in Caithness
The places in and around Caithness, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Castle of MeyCastle in Caithness, Scotland9.0 km
- Tomb of the EaglesNeolithic chambered tomb in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK14 km
- Gills BayBay in Highland, Scotland, UK4.9 km
- Liddle Burnt MoundBurnt mound in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK14 km
- Nybster BrochTower in Highland, Scotland, UK10 km
- Pentland Skerries High LightLighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK9.8 km
- Stroma LighthouseLighthouse in Caithness, Scotland6.4 km
- Duncansby Head LighthouseLighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK2.5 km
- Freswick BayBay in Highland, Scotland, UK6.1 km
- The BrookBay in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK12 km
- The HavenInlet on the east coast of Swona, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK12 km
- Home Farm, Barrock HouseBuilding in Highland, Scotland, UK15 km
- Bridge of LythC.1830 stone arch bridge in Highland, Scotland, UK, carries a minor road across the Burn of Lyth14 km
- Stroma, Bught o' CammHillfort in Highland, Scotland, UK6.0 km
- Hill of WorksBroch in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- John o'Groats Brewery Visitor CentreBrewery3 m
- John O'Groats MillArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK845 m
When to go to Caithness
The best time to visit Caithness is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not6:43
- FebPossible8:58
- MarPossible11:23
- AprBest time14:06
- MayBest time16:31
- JunBest time18:00
- JulBest time17:22
- AugBest time15:10
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:51
- NovBetter not7:22
- DecPossible6:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h of daylight, and in December, 6 h. In April, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Caithness
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 300 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Hoy35 places22 km
- Wick, Caithness21 places23 km
- Thurso21 places28 km
- Kirkwall61 places37 km
- Sandwick34 places48 km
- Stronsay20 places58 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Caithness?
The best known: Castle of Mey, Tomb of the Eagles, Gills Bay, Liddle Burnt Mound, Nybster Broch. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Caithness?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 18 h of daylight, and in December, 6 h.
How do you get to Caithness?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 300 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Caithness as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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