John o' Groats Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit John o' Groats
Mackays Hotel Wick
A comfortable hotel with an excellent bistro attached. Reccommended
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Pentland
Excellent breakfast and Sunday carvery. Staff very helpful in every area of the hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Premier Inn Thurso
Excellent hotel with modern clean rooms, well lit parking and good breakfast. Ross, Fiona end Emily (?) in the bar were very welcoming.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Wick Bay Apartments
Lovely and clean. Very comfortable bed. Had everything we needed to cook and spacious. We will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route
Easy parking on the street in front. ( In October) Great view of the harbour and lovely sunrise. The house is lovely, very clean, fully equipped and spacious over 3 floors. The washer and dryer are tucked under the stairs and very much appreciated by NC500 road trippers. The owner provided timely ...
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Apartment 65B
Clean accommodation, good facilities, comfortable bed, great shower, nice welcome pack. Host Lynn very helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Popular places to visit
Duncansby Head
Explore the great outdoors at Duncansby Head, a lovely green space in Wick. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Old Wick Castle
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- John O' Groats Ferry Terminal
- Dunnet Head Lighthouse
- Gills Bay Ferry Port
- Castle of Mey
- Moray Firth
- Dunnet Bay Beach
- Old Wick Castle
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Dunnet Bay Distillery
- Mary-Ann's Cottage
- Tomb of the Eagles
- Italian Chapel
- Thurso Beach
- Orkney Wine Company
- Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
- Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre
- North Coast Visitor Centre
- Pulteney Distillery
- Churchill Barriers
- Wick Library
