Watten Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Achingale Mill
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Achingale Mill
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Achingale Mill
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Neap and Sheep I looked over a hedge by the A882 in Watten and saw this. A field of turnips with a field of sheep beyond, looking like free-range hens. Loch Watten beyond.
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Mackays Hotel Wick

Mackays Hotel Wick

3 out of 5
Union Street Wick Scotland
The price is AU$199 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$199
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wick Heritage Centre and Old Wick ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (224 reviews)
Enjoyable stay

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Mackays Hotel Wick
Premier Inn Thurso

Premier Inn Thurso

3 out of 5
Ormlie Road Thurso Scotland
The price is AU$99 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$99
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Thurso Library and North Coast Visitor ...
7.4/10 Good! (7 reviews)
It was a nice hotel at a reasonable price and it had restaurant

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Premier Inn Thurso
Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street Thurso Scotland
The price is AU$156 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$156
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (373 reviews)
Lovely clean room with very comfortable firm bed, easy check-in with friendly staff. Generous breakfast.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Pentland
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Wick Bay Apartments

Wick Bay Apartments

3 out of 5
Wellington Avenue Wick Scotland
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Pulteney Distillery and Wick Heritage ...
7/10 Good! (13 reviews)
Lovely and clean. Very comfortable bed. Had everything we needed to cook and spacious. We will definitely be back.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Wick Bay Apartments
Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.

Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.

Keiss Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Castle Sinclair Girnigoe and Old Wick Castle are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Beautiful cosy, clean apartment.Location was great as handy for John O Groats and the gorgeous north coast.Host was extremely helpful and very prompt responding to messages.Thank you very much.

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.
Harbourside, Luxury Two Bedroom Townhouse with Bike store – Sleeps 6

Harbourside, Luxury Two Bedroom Townhouse with Bike store – Sleeps 6

Wick
Stay at this holiday home in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wick Heritage Centre and Old Wick Castle are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
The house was perfect.

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Harbourside, Luxury Two Bedroom Townhouse with Bike store – Sleeps 6
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Popular places to visit

Duncansby Head featuring rocky coastline

Duncansby Head

4/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy superb coastal walks and marvel at the views from this headland located at the most northeasterly point of mainland Britain.

Duncansby Head
Castle of Old Wick, Wick, Scotland Built in the 12th century by old Norse vikings.

Old Wick Castle

4/5(3 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Wick with a stop at Old Wick Castle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Old Wick Castle

Gills Bay Ferry Port

Explore the waterfront in Wick with a trip to Gills Bay Ferry Port. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Gills Bay Ferry Port

John O' Groats Signpost

You can learn about the history of John o' Groats when you stop by John O' Groats Signpost. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

John O' Groats Signpost

Duncansby Stacks

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Duncansby Stacks during your travels in Wick. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Duncansby Stacks

Caithness Broch Centre

You can study the exhibits at Caithness Broch Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to John o' Groats. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Caithness Broch Centre

Activities

2 hour group lesson

2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)

AU$100
per adult
2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)
2 hour private surf lesson!

2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)

AU$301
per traveller
2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)
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Cities near Watten

Keiss Castle - north of Wick, Highland, Scotland

Wick

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