Attractions near Dunnet Head

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Dunnet Head

By Dunnet, Caithness KW14 - Scotland, UK

Asked what is mainland Britain’s most northerly point most people automatically say “John o’Groats”. However, the distinction actually goes to Dunnet Head, some 15km west of the famous village. Surrounded by water, the headland offers a dramatic view of the...

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Attractions near Dunnet Head

A selection of attractions close to Dunnet Head:

Castle and Gardens of Mey (8.7 Miles)

The Castle of Mey is the Caithness home of the late Queen Mother. She bought the castle in 1952, restored it and created the beautiful...

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Thurso Castle (12.8 Miles)

Visible across the rivermouth from the old town of Thurso are the roofless but impressive remains of Thurso Castle, built on the shore in 1878...

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Castlehill Flagstone Trail (12.8 Miles)

This short walk, at the edge of Dunnet village, reveals the remarkable history of Caithness' once thriving flagstone industry. The durable grey flagstones had been...

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Scapa Flow Visitor Centre (18.9 Miles)

A British naval base during WWI and WWII, Scapa Flow is now a museum with many interesting relics from the war days. The converted pump...

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Tomb of the Eagles (22.7 Miles)

A visit to the Tomb of the Eagles gives you a valuable insight into the life of our Neolithic ancestors. Visitors are given the opportunity...

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Caithness Area Museum (28.9 Miles)

The Caithness Museum is an interesting place to visit for people who want to learn more about the history of the community and the way...

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Duncansby Head (29.3 Miles)

Duncansby Head lies a few kilometres to the north-east of John o’Groats but sees few visitors despite its dramatic scenery and views. Park at the...

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Dunbeath Heritage Centre (34.7 Miles)

At Dunbeath’s Heritage Centre you will find a new, engaging approach to landscape interpretation. Through art installations, photography and our unique ’floor map’, you...

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Corrigall Farm Museum (40 Miles)

Corrigal Farm Museum allows visitors the chance to learn more about how this farm works and how the agricultural traditions of the area and the...

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Kirbuster Farm Museum (40 Miles)

Located on the Orkney Islands, this museum shows the history of farming in this very remote outpost of the United Kingdom. There are a...

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Orkney Museum (40 Miles)

The Orkney Islands are one of the most remote areas of the British Isles, and have a long and interesting history that is separate from...

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Orkney Wireless Museum (40.2 Miles)

This museum came about because its founder had a great love for the radio and wireless sets. Jim MacDonald spent a lifetime bringing together...

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Strathnaver Museum (44.3 Miles)

This museum is located in the former church of St Columba, built in 1700 and occupies one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline at...

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Ben Hope (84.6 Miles)

Scotland’s most northerly Munro stands sentinel over the remote coastline. This fine mountain looms large from which ever angle you approach it. It’s name is...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)