Bucholly Castle

Towering pointed sea stacks rising off the cliffs a short walk south of Duncansby Head.

6.6 km N

The north-easternmost point of mainland Scotland, a lighthouse headland with cliffs and seabird colonies.

7 km N

Huge sweep of Caithness sand between Wick and Keiss, flanked by a castle at each end.

7.2 km SW

The iconic direction signpost marking the traditional end of the Land's End to John o' Groats journey.

7.6 km N

Pentland Firth island whose last families left in 1962, with an empty village, a lighthouse and the Swilkie tide race nearby

10.8 km N

The late Queen Mother's northern home near John o' Groats, with a sheltered walled Great Garden by the Pentland Firth.

12.2 km NW