Enjoy a range of fun things to do whilst staying in Wick

The former Viking settlement of Wick is the principal town in the far north of the mainland. The town sits astride the River Wick, stretching along both sides of Wick Bay, and holds the claim to fame of once being the busiest herring port in Europe in the mid-19th century. The remains of the Castle of Old Wick, often referred to as the Old Man of Wick, sits atop the edge of the cliffs about half a mile south of Wick Bay and overlooks the sea.

As far north as you can go in Scotland without dropping off the end, the landscape of Caithness has a wild, elemental beauty, fringed by spectacular cliff shorelines and sandy beaches. Fertile croft land alternates with moorland and in the centre is the evocatively named Flow Country, the largest wetland expanse of its kind in Europe.

Just off the north coast of Scotland, an archipelago of around 70 islands and skerries creates a glittering array of shapes set against clear blue waters. The smaller isles of Orkney offer a world of serenity on sandy white shores while the Mainland houses the majority of the population and many attractions including an arts and crafts trail. Beautiful beaches combined with heritage, culture and wonderful wildlife to make any trip to Orkney distinct and magical.

The Old Pulteney distillery in Wick is one of the most northerly distilleries on the Scottish mainland. It is a windswept location, where the uncompromising landscape of the Highlands meets the North Sea, and the waves crash against the granite walls of the harbour.

October to April

Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm

Tour times: 11am and 2pm (or by prior arrangement)

May to September

Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm

Sat 10am - 4pm (please call in advance to check availability for Saturday tours).

Tour times: 11am and 2pm (or by prior arrangement).

Pulteney Distillery Visitor Centre

Pulteney Distillery

Huddart Street 

Wick 

Caithness 

KW1 5BA

In the town centre next to the Crown Bar. A consistently excellent Italian restaurant, with friendly professional service. 

A French restaurant with a nice conservatory overlooking Wick river.

One of the best restaurants in Wick. Serves an À la carte menu. 

Next to the Camps Bar, one of the best Indian restaurants in Wick. 

Great value for money with excellent burgers. This pub can be found in the town centre.