| it's an 8-minute walk from john o'groats village. situated at the northern tip of the british mainland and offering expansive coastal views, this seaside inn and cafe offers luxe apartments set across an 1870s hotel and self-contained lodges. the locavore cafe serves casual, modern fare, and a co-op shop offers local products and speciality foods. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. hip 3-bedroom lodges add laundry facilities and private decks. ultra-chic, individually decorated apartments offer contemporary, locally made furnishings and sea views. all have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, dvd players, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have full modern kitchens
Kirkwall Airport 2 hr
Sinclairs Bay (21 min)
Cliff, beach, and ruins Pentland Firth (53 min)
Picturesque strait known for its powerful tides, featuring a lighthouse & vibrant marine life. Castle & Gardens of Mey (18 min)
Restored fortress dating from 16th century, with extensive gardens, farm animal centre and tearoom. Nybster Broch (14 min) Gills Bay (22 min) John O'Groats Signpost (1 min) Dunnet Head (33 min)
Northernmost point of mainland Great Britain, featuring a lighthouse & a platform for birdwatching. Tomb of the Eagles Visitor Centre (1 hr 51)
Tomb, eagle, and history Castle Sinclair Girnigoe Car Park (38 min)
Little parking area in an open field with a short walking trail to coastline & historic castle. Duncansby Head (12 min)
Built in 1924, this operational lighthouse sits on a windswept promontory with scenic cliffs. Freswick Castle (14 min)
Castle and history Stroma (17 min)
Ruins, castle, cliff, château, and history |
