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Broch near Thomsonsfield, Brabstermire

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Broch near Thomsonsfield, Brabstermire is one of 79 brochs the Albion Guide lists in Highland. For more of the same, Ness Broch and Nybster are close by. The nearest railway station is Wick, 19.3 km to the south.

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Photo: John o' Groats Signpost, a viewpoint in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

John o' Groats Signpost

Viewpoint near John o' Groats

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

6.2 km NE

Photo of Stroma, an island in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Stroma

Island near John o' Groats

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

6.2 km N

Photo of Duncansby Head, a visitor attraction near John o' Groats, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Duncansby Head

Attraction near John o' Groats

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

7.2 km NE

Photo: Stacks of Duncansby, a viewpoint near John o' Groats, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Iconic

Stacks of Duncansby

Viewpoint near John o' Groats

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

7.5 km E

Photo of Sinclair's Bay, a beach near Keiss, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Sinclair's Bay

Beach near Keiss

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

10.3 km S

Photo of Dunnet Beach, a beach in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Dunnet Beach

Beach near Dunnet

Two-mile sweep of sand along Dunnet Bay, a surf and walking beach backed by dunes.

11.3 km W