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Things to see in Wick, Caithness (United Kingdom): 21 places and when to go
Wick, Caithness is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly History (17), Architecture (3), Food and drink (2). The best known are Ackergill Tower, Old Pulteney distillery and Castle Sinclair Girnigoe. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 58.4333, -3.0834
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (17) · Architecture (3) · Food and drink (2) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 277 km as the crow flies
What to see in Wick, Caithness
The places in and around Wick, 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.
- Ackergill TowerCastle in Highland, Scotland, UK5.0 km
- Old Pulteney distilleryWhisky distillery in Wick, Scotland, UK141 m
- Castle Sinclair GirnigoeCastle in Highland, Scotland, UK5.1 km
- Hill o' Many StanesHillside in Mid Clyth, Caithness, in the Highland area of Scotland14 km
- Noss Head LighthouseLighthouse near Wick in Caithness in the Highland council area of Scotland5.4 km
- Grey Cairns of CamsterChambered cairns in Scotland12 km
- 8 Doors distilleryWhisky distillery in John O'Groats, Scotland23 km
- AchavanichHistory20 km
- Broch of YarrowsTower in Highland, Scotland, UK8.8 km
- Achingale MillWatermill in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- broch 180m SW of Bridge of RhemullenArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK29 km
- BrounabanArchaeological site in Highland, Scotland, UK7.9 km
- Dun Beath,broch,DunbeathBroch in Dunbeath, Highland, Scotland, UK29 km
- broch 450m S of Latheronwheel BridgeBroch in Highland, Scotland, UK25 km
- St Joachim's Church, WickChurch in Highland, Scotland, UK743 m
- broch 230m E of Upper LatheronArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK26 km
- Pulteneytown Central ChurchChurch building in Highland, Scotland, UK715 m
- Wick Heritage MuseumMuseum in Wick, Scotland, UK763 m
- broch 210m S of Thrumster HouseArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK6.1 km
- Ulbster School, broch 125m S of SchoolhouseArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK9.5 km
- Mill, WhaligoeArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
When to go to Wick, Caithness
The best time to visit Wick, 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 not6:46
- FebPossible8:59
- MarPossible11:23
- AprBest time14:05
- MayBest time16:29
- JunBest time17:56
- JulBest time17:19
- AugBest time15:08
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:52
- NovBetter not7:25
- DecPossible6:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 03. In April, 21 of the 21 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 Wick, Caithness
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 277 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
- Caithness17 places23 km
- Thurso21 places33 km
- Hoy35 places45 km
- Kirkwall61 places60 km
- Brora17 places65 km
- Sandwick34 places70 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Wick, Caithness?
The best known: Ackergill Tower, Old Pulteney distillery, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, Hill o' Many Stanes, Noss Head Lighthouse. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Wick, Caithness?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 03.
How do you get to Wick, Caithness?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 277 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Wick, Caithness as the destination and these 21 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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