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General Information
Caithness has often been described as "The
Lowlands beyond the Highlands"
"Spectacular" is the best description
of the coastline where high craggy alternate with peaceful harbours.
Delightful wooded straths (glens) invite exploration on foot, and in the
interior lies the renowned "Flow Country" - a watery wilderness, which
covers hundreds of square miles and is relieved only to be a few isolated hills.
Altogether this is a magnificent landscape, with
unique history of Viking and Gael, fisherman and farmer, harbour and croft.
Caithness bears the marks of human settlements
going back some 6,000 years; The Grey Cairns of Camster are one of the many
excellent prehistoric sites. Almost every place name in Caithness has
Viking or Gaelic roots. Several visitor centres tell the story of people,
the Clearances, the herring and flagstone industries, and much, much more.
Whisky and woollens, pottery and painting, there
is a superb range of crafts to choose from. You can spend time watching
craftsmen at work - skilled glassblowers, or pots thrown to name but two!
To the connoisseurs, Caithness conjures up the
image of the "Great Outdoors", with its magnificent scenery, peace and
tranquility, and a range of affordable activities and pursuits. Here,
there is a choice of brown trout, salmon and sea fishing; walking of all types,
on beaches, gentle hills, or in forests. Or you may care to play golf on
some of the British mainland's most northerly courses! There is so much to
do; you will have all the ingredients for a perfect holiday.
Caithness offers a wide range of quality
accommodation, and excellent eating out facilities. Enjoy traditional
hospitality at it's best. Check in any of our Tourist Information
Centres,
in Wick, Thurso and
John O'
Groats. Our staff are there to help you and
are happy to give advice on a range of subjects, to make your stay in Caithness
a memorable one.
