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John O' Groats attractions |
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O' Groats is the northernmost point of the mainland, over 876
miles from Lands End, the southernmost part of England. John
o' Groats is named after a Dutchman, Jan de Groot. In 1496 King
James IV granted De Groot the ferry franchise between the harbour
here and Orkney. The now well established John o' Groats ferry
carries foot passengers across the short distance to Orkney between
May and September. Also see John o'Groats. |
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 John O' Groats Passenger ferry service from
John O' Groats to Orkney. Every day all summer from 1st May to
30th September. www.jogferry.co.uk. Location: On the outskirts of John O' Groats, 839.1
miles from Land's End. |
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Castle
of Mey, Thurso, Caithness KW14 8XH. Tel: 01847 851473. The former
holiday home of the late Queen Mother is the most northerly castle
on the British mainland. She renovated and restored it and created
the beautiful gardens you see today. For almost half a century
she spent many happy summers here. www.castleofmey.org.uk.
About 6 miles west of
John O' Groats. |
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Thurso Castle, Thurso KW14. Thurso Castle
was originally a 12th century earthwork fortress, founded by
the Norse Earls. In the 17th century, it was replaced by a stone
tower house. The roofless but impressive remains are visible
across the rivermouth from the old town of Thurso. About 14 miles east of John O' Groats. |
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