Noss Head Lighthouse
A lighthouse on a headland north of Wick, overlooking Sinclair's Bay and the North Sea.
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Wick: airports, things to do and where to stay
Wick is a coastal town in Caithness, in the north-east of Scotland, with an old fishing harbour, a distillery and nearby cliffs, on the way to John O'Groats.
Wick airports
From the airport to central Wick
Wick John O'Groats airport is about 2 km from central Wick.
Taxi
Local taxis; it is best to book ahead. It takes about 5 min to Wick.
ScotRail
Wick station, the end of ScotRail's Far North Line from Inverness, is in the town, a short taxi ride from the airport.
Wick
Things to do in Wick
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
The ruins of a clifftop castle by the sea, once a stronghold of Clan Sinclair.
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Old Pulteney Distillery
A distillery in the Pulteneytown district of Wick, known for its maritime malt whisky.
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Wick Heritage Museum
A museum on local life and the herring fishing that made Wick one of the great fishing ports in the 19th century.
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Which airport serves Wick?
Wick is served by Wick John O'Groats (WIC).
How far is the airport from central Wick?
Wick John O'Groats airport is about 2 km from central Wick.
How do I get from the airport to central Wick?
From Wick John O'Groats airport you can take Taxi and ScotRail (train). Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Wick?
Highlights of Wick include Noss Head Lighthouse, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, Old Pulteney Distillery, and Wick Heritage Museum.
Photo credits
- Noss Head Lighthouse: Doug Lee, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castle Sinclair Girnigoe: Borvan53, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Old Pulteney Distillery: Alan Jamieson, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Wick Heritage Museum: Braveheart, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons