Wick

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Sinclair Bay Hotel
"Good Points: Very few General review: Just about adequate. Outside looked very shabby.

Date visited: 2008-06-26 ..." More

Sinclair Bay Hotel
"Good Points: Very few General review: Just about adequate. Outside looked very shabby.

Date visited: 2008-06-26 ..." More

Bord De L'eau
"The food was amazing as always,I have been going to this establishment for many years now and I have became friendly with the owners Janice and Daniel. As regards to ..." More

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Wick is a Royal Burgh town and port in the north-eastern Highlands of Scotland over-looking the North Sea with the River Wick dividing Wick and Pulteneytown. Wick was given Royal Burgh Status in 1589. A famous resident was Robert Louis Stevenson, who stayed here for part of his childhood. Wick is in the Guinness Book of Records for having the smallest street in the world; Ebenezer Place dates from 1883 measuring 6ft 9. Wick is an ancient Viking settlement; named from the Norse ‘Vik’ meaning ‘Bay’, although there is evidence of earlier Neolithic/Bronze-age inhabitants with Chambered Cairns, burial grounds and ‘The Hill of Many Stanes’ dating back to c1900BC. The town has a Tourist Information Centre, railway station, a busy shopping-centre, a variety of hotels, guest houses and places to eat. Attractions include the harbour, Heritage Centre and the Old Pulteney distillery with visitor centre, established in 1826 producing a single-malt whiskey. Historic buildings include the ruins of the Norse Castle of Old Wick (c1100s) known as ‘The Old Man of Wick’. North of Wick on the cliff-edge of Noss Head is the ancient ruined Castles of Sinclair and Girigoe. Nearby is the village of John O Groats well-known as the staring point for the long-distance footpath to Lands End, also operating a ferry service across to Orkney

Attraction

Castle of Old Wick
Northlands Viking Centre
Pulteney Distillery Company

Care Home

Seaview House

Dentist

Bankhead Dental Clinic
Dental Surgery

Doctor

The Medical Centre
The Surgery

Estate Agent

D W Georgeson
Young Robertson & Co

Farmers Market

Wick Farmers Market

Golf Club

Wick Golf Club

Pub and Bar

Camps Bar
Crown Bar
Mackay's Hotel
Mountain Dew Bar

Restaurant

Bord De L'eau
Dragon House
Houstons Restaurant
Mackay's Hotel

School

Hillhead Primary School
North Primary School
Pulteneytown Academy Primary School
South Primary School
Wick High School

Solicitor

Dunnett & Co

Taxi

Annette's Taxis
Direct Taxis
JK Taxis
Swansons Taxis

Shops

Flower Shop
Boots
John O'Groats Garden Ornaments
Allans of Gillock Ltd
Smith
G M O'Brien
J Gunn & Co
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Pets At Home

Activities

Wick Wheels(Cycling)

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Norseman British Trust Hotel (0.05 miles)

Norseman British Trust Hotel

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In the centre of Wick, overlooking Wick River and close to Wick Train Station, The Norseman offers good food and traditional, warm hospitality. Under new owners, Norseman Hotel has been refurbished and ... More

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Bank Guest House (0.05 miles)

Bank Guest House

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Bank Guest house is a family run business situated in the centre of Wick. The views at the back overlook the countryside and it is also only a short walk ... More

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Mackay's Hotel (0.16 miles)

Mackay
Mackay's Hotel is located in Wick, in the beautiful area of Caithness. Family run, the hotel and No 1 Bistro has gained wide recognition for its high standard of award winning service and fine food. The ... More | visit website
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Breadalbane House Hotel (0.32 miles)

Breadalbane House Hotel

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Housed within a splendid stone wall building, originally constructed in 1891, this small hotel is ideally set within a 2-minute walk of Wick town centre. Originally built as the private home ... More

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Ackergill Tower (1.83 miles)

Ackergill Tower
Ackergill Tower
From Luxury welcome hamper on arrival to sumptious bed linen and towels, complimentary Pehaligans toiletries and amazing sea views
Our luxury cottages are all designed to the very highest standard and enjoy an attention to ... More | visit website
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Thrumster House (4.38 miles)

Thrumster House

Thrumster is an old family run estate of about 10,000 acres, about 6,000 of which is moorland, and the rest arable crofting ground. The moors are flat, rolling expanses of flow ground, renowned for the ... More | visit website

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Sinclair Bay Hotel (6.43 miles)

Sinclair Bay Hotel

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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. ... More

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Brown Trout Hotel (7.79 miles)

Brown Trout Hotel

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The Brown Trout Hotel, situated in the historical village of Watten near Loch Watten, offers luxurious accommodation, fantastic home cooked food and a friendly atmosphere This family run hotel is ... More

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Old Free Church Manse (10.46 miles)

Old Free Church Manse

Centrally located in the heart of Caithness, between the towns of Thurso and Wick it is an ideal base for exploring the countryside, lochs and mountains. Only a short drive away from ferry terminals which ... More | visit website

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Portland Arms Hotel (11.67 miles)

Portland Arms Hotel
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We would be delighted to welcome you to the Portland Arms - a very special place with a very special atmosphere!

Our General Manager Craig Williamson and his team aim to provide really ... More

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