John O' Groats
John O' Groats
Welcome to our page of information, attractions and places of interest around John O' Groats. The John O' Groats hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from John O' Groats. From John O' Groats you can explore the beautiful lochs & mountains of the highlands of Scotland. We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from our list of hotels in John O' Groats and the surrounding area. John 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.
	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.
	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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Castle Arms Hotel Mey Caithness KW14 8XH (approx 8 miles from John O' Groats)	Hotel near John O' Groats. Situated on the A836 Thurso to John O'Groats road. 12 miles from Thurso. 8 miles from John O'Groats. The Castle Arms Hotel is a former 19th century coaching inn. Situated on the John O'Groats peninsula in the village of Mey. Restaurant, Bar, Free Parking, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled.....

Sinclair Bay Hotel Keiss Main Street Keiss Caithness KW1 4UY (approx 8 miles from John O' Groats)	Hotel near John O' Groats. 8 miles from Wick airport and train station. 8 miles from John O Groats ferry to the Orkneys. Midway between Wick and John O Groats on the A99. A small family run hotel with comfortable rooms, tv and coffee making facilities in all rooms. We serve a wide range of food in our restaurant, & real ale behind the bar. The ideal place to stay for touring or before the morning ferry to Orkney. Family Rooms, Restaurant, Bar....

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