Wick
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions and places of interest around Wick. The Wick hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Wick. From Wick 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 Wick and the surrounding area. Wick lies on the east coast of northern Scotland, 15 miles south of Duncansby Head. The name Wick comes from the Norse for Bay and it was the Vikings who first used the mouth of the River Wick where it flows into Wick Bay as a harbour for their longships and trading vessels. Wick still has the feel of a town that revolves around its harbour and its seafaring traditions. Also see Wick.

Visitor attractions and information - Wick

	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. About 14 miles north of Wick.
	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 18 miles north of Wick.
	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 18 miles northeast of Wick.
	The Wick Heritage Museum, Bank Row, Lower Pulteneytown, Wick. Tel: 01955 605393. The largest museum in the North of Scotland. The house, curing yard and cooperage form a museum of Wick's fishing heritage and house the Johnston Photographic Collection - some 100,000 images by three generations of family photogaphers, from 1860-1950. Location: In the centre of Wick.
	Castle of Old Wick. Tel: 01667 460232. The ruin of the best-preserved Norse castle in Scotland is dramatically located on a spine of rock projecting into the sea, between two deep, narrow gullies. Visitors must take great care. The simple four-storey tower is thought to have been built in the late 12th or early 13th century when Caithness was ruled by the Norse Earls of Orkney. About 2 miles south of Wick.
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The Norseman Hotel Riverside Wick Caithness Highlands KW1 4NL	Wick Hotel. Nearest Rail WICK 0.5 miles. Nearest Airport WICK 0.5 miles. The Norseman Hotel is situated close to the town centre overlooking the River Wick. A purpose built hotel the hotel prides itself on its high standards of accommodation, cuisine and the warm friendly welcome. The hotel’s ‘Wicker’s Bar’ is a popular venue for a quiet drink...

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Castle Arms Hotel Mey Caithness KW14 8XH (approx 9+ miles from Wick)	Hotel near Wick. 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 Wick)	Hotel near Wick. 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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