Things To Do

John O'Groats
Castle of Mey Gardens & Visitor Centre
Orkney Islands
Dunnet Head
Gold panning
Old Pulteney Distillerry
Dounreay
Golden sandy beaches
Water sports
Archaeological sites
Whaligoe Steps
Fishing
Golf
Shooting
Paintball

There is so much to do while in Caithness, there is only one problem, fitting it all in.....

Loch Watten

This beautiful loch is the second largest loch in Caithness and is renowned for its wild brown trout, whilst salmon and sea trout being a regular catch also. Fly fishing is available from the 1st May to the 30th September, boats and motors can be hired from Hugo Ross Fishing Tackle Shop (Wick) and Oldhall Caravan Site (at the west end of Loch Watten).

Loch Calder

Good, accessible bank fishing, particularly on the east and north banks, and fishing is also permitted on Sundays, being a useful option when blown off other lochs! Browns, Ferrox and Char can be caught.

River fishing

THURSO - this river is 25 miles long and ranks as one of Scotland's most important salmon fisheries.

WICK - this river consists of three basins, the Inner and Outer are the main fishing areas and the river Harbour is the commercial area.

Wick

The Royal Burgh of Wick, meaning bay, dates back to the Norseman era and was once Europe's largest Herring fishing port. During the summer months you can catch a ferry for tours from the harbour round the rugged coast line.

Thurso

Lying at the mouth of the river Thurso it is the most northerly town on the Scottish mainland. The name Thurso is taken from the Vikings which named the town Thorsaa (meaning thunder river).