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Caithness (Scottish Gaelic: Gallaibh [ˈkal̪ˠɪv]; Old Norse: Katanes) is a historic county, registration county and lieutenancy area of Scotland. Caithness has a land boundary with the historic county of Sutherland to the west and is otherwise bounded by sea.
- 618 sq mi (1,601 km²)
- Scotland
- Caithnesian
- United Kingdom
Caithness, historic county in extreme northern Scotland, facing the Atlantic Ocean and the Pentland Firth (which separates it from the Orkney Islands) on the north and the North Sea on the east. It contains Dunnet Head, the northernmost point in Great Britain, which juts into the Atlantic east of.
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Mighty castles, standing stones, and lighthouses dot the landscape when you visit Caithness, harkening to Scotland’s rich past. There’s so much to do that it’s often difficult to decide what should be on your to-do list when you visit. See our guide for the top things to do in Caithness.
Caithness and North Coast Sutherland is a large area of unspoilt, dramatic scenery in the far north of Scotland, indeed, on the extreme edge of Europe. The borders of Caithness are the Pentland Firth to the north, and Moray Firth to the east.
30 de ene. de 2024 · How to visit: Caithness. Published: 30 January 2024 - Last updated: 21 March 2024. Facing the wild North Sea and the Pentland Firth lies the region of Caithness. The most north easterly part of the UK, Caithness has a dramatic coastline, stunning beaches and surf spots, 1000s of seabirds, and miles and endless miles of blanket bog ...
Caithness and Sutherland is in the Scottish Highlands and far north of Scotland. Discover the Highlands of Scotland for beautiful scenery and historic towns, villages and ancient brochs. Wildlife and bird watching throughout the area, along with whales, dolphins and otters, and the Northern Lights.
For true escapism, Caithness awaits with the last sites of completely intact natural space in the country. Made up of just two towns and a selection of villages and hamlets, Caithness is the most northerly part of mainland Britain, marked by the iconic white sign at John O Groats.
