Places of Interest in Caithness. Castle of Mey - 1952 - 2002. Open to the public for the first time the historical home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. The Castle of Mey has been described as the Jewel in the Crown of Caithness tourism. Tours of the castle and gardens are immensely popular and there is a new visitors centre and tearooms newly opened for 2007. www.castleofmey.org.uk. Sunset at Dunnet Head. Why not try a day trip over to the famous Orkney Islands. The Passenger ferry;Pentland Venture; sets sail from John O;Groats from May until the end of September. The trip to Orkney takes about 40 minutes where a waiting coach will take you on a fascinating tour of the island. There are two tours one called the Maxi Day Tour and the other the Highlights Tour. Here are the 2007 prices. Maxi Day Tour of Orkney - £38 (children under 16 £19) It departs from John O;Groats at 9.00a.m. and returns leaving Orkney at 7.00 p.m. Highlights Day Tour of Orkney-£35 (children under 16 £10) It departs from JohnO;Groats at 10.30a.m. and returns leaving Orkney at 5.30 p.m. Went you arrive be sure and ask for a leaflet or visit their web site at. NorthCoast Marine Adventures. A trip on the NorthCoast Explorer; which is a High Surf Superiority Rigid hulled Inflatable Boat. She is very safe and comfortable and stable platform from which to view the countless marine wildlife. White-water Adventure. By prior arrangement, they offer a non-stop white-water adventure ride where they demonstrate just what the NorthCoast Explorer is capable of and why she is called a High Surf Superiority Craft. You will get wet!! Life jackets and waterproofs are supplied but this ride is unsuitable for Children under 12. Tel. +44 (0) 1847 851913 www.northcoast-marine-adventures.co.uk. Cruise to Orkney with your car and family. Pentland Ferries offers an attractive alternative route to Orkney - a short crossing time - just one hour between Caithness and St Margarets Hope. Departs St Margarets Hope - Departs Gill's Bay - 1 Sep 2006 - 31 May 2007 http://www.pentlandferries.co.uk/. WICK GOLF COURSE Situated at Reiss, 3 miles north of Wick, is a typical 18 hole links course with a glorious panoramic view of Sinclairs bay. Tel. +44 (0) 1955 602726. FISHING Hugo Ross fishing and tackle outdoor leisure stockist. Trout and salmon fishing to let. 1st class boats and motors for hire. Camping equipment Tel. +44 (0) 1955 604200. HORSE RIDING QUAD BIKES Hacking and lessons for adults and children. Quad motor bikes for hire. Achalone Activities, North Acholone, Halkirk, Caithness. Tel. +44 (0) 1847831326. WICK HERITAGE CENTRE Opens Easter to Oct. 10:00-17:00 (Last admission 15:45) Adult £2 Child 50p The biggest museum in northern Scotland with many awards, run entirely on a voluntary basis. PULTENEY DISTILLERY This is the most northerly distillery on the scottish mainland. Avisit to Wick is not complete without a visit to Pulteney distillery. Telephone or call in to arrange a tour. Mon- Fri 10:00 - 1:00 and 2:00 - 4:00 Tours 11:00 - 2:00 by arragement (no tours on Friday PM). CLAN GUNN HERITAGE CENTRE MUSEUM Tells the story of one of Scotland;s oldest Clans from its Norse origins to today. Open June-Sept Mon - Sat 11:00-1:00 14.00-16.00 Tel.01593741700. DOUNREAY EXHIBITION CENTRE Open daily Easter - November 10.00-4.00. Free Admission Tells the story of work carried out at the site from the past, present and into the future and can be enjoyed by the whole family. NORTHLANDS VIKING CENTRE Exhibition and audio visual display of pre-viking and late Norse Archaeology of Caithness. Open summer month;s 10.00-4.00 daily. YARROWS ARCHAEOLOGICAL TRAIL Signposted at Thrumster on a99 Inverness-Wick A882 Wick-Thurso (3 miles from wick) Cairns, Round Houses, Brochs. WHALIGOE STEPS Enables you to decend (carefully!) precipitous sea cliffs to a tiny fishing harbour. NORTH HIGHLAND ARCHIVE North Highland Archive Wick Library Sinclair Terrace Wick KW1 SAB Tel: 01955 606432 Fax: 01955 603000 Archive Opening Times Monday 10am-1.30pm 2pm-5.30pm Tuesday 10am-1.30pm 2pm-5.30pm Wednesday CLOSED Thursday 10am-1.30pm 2pm-5.30pm Friday 10am-1.30pm 2pm-5pm June-August: Open Wednesday mornings 10am-1pm for research by appointment only (Tel: 01955 606432) The North Highland Archive has a huge range of items which can be consulted in person in our office at Wick Library, Scotland - free of charge. Staff are always available to help you find what you are looking for. There are some closure periods on sensitive material, but if you require information relating to your own family we can look it up fbr you. TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE. JOHNNIES TAXIS WICK Tel.+44 (0) 1955 605041. MILLERS CABS TEL. +44 (0) 1955 606464. SCOTRAIL SERVICES Tel. 08457 484950. WICK AIRPORT Wick Tel. +44 (0) 1955 602215. RICHARDS GARAGE Wick Tel. +44 (0) 1955 604123. WICK LAUNDRETTE Tel. +44 (0) 1955 604242 http://www.caithness.org. For many more useful links

Welcome to 'The Clachan'. Call +44 (0) 1955 605384 or email enquiry@theclachan.co.uk to make your booking now. A warm Highland welcome awaits you at The Clachan in the Royal Burgh of Wick. We are conveniently situated for exploring Caithness, the northern most county of Scotland. We offer quality Bed and Breakfast for a maximum of 6 guests in either twin or double accommodation. All rooms are en-suite with tea and coffee making facilities, colour T.V. and fully controllable central heating. We have been doing bed and breakfast for over 20 years and are proud to have achieved the Scottish Tourist Boards and Automobile Association 4 Stars. We are also a member of Scotland's Best BB's and are proud to hold the Welcome Host Certificate and are a member of The Federation of Small Businesses. This is a non-smokers haven as it is totally non-smoking and we are afraid that we do not allow pets. We are only ten minutes walk from the Town center offering pedestrianised High Street with several Hotels and restaurants to cater for your meals. The Clachan is open all year except for Xmas and New Year. THE CLACHAN Bed and Breakfast www.theclachan.co.uk Tel. +44 (0) 1955 605384. 13 Randolph Place South Road Wick Caithness Scotland KW1 5NJ. A warm Highland Welcome awaits. www.theclachan.co.uk. Designed, Built and Maintained by. Broch Information Services with questions or comments about this web site. © Copyright 2000-2007 The Clachan E O E

DOUBLE ROOM EN-SUITE. £23-£25 PER PERSON PER NIGHT BED BREAKFAST. £35-£40 BED BREAKFAST. All rooms are en-suite with a shower, wash hand basin and toilet. They have colour TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They are all fully central heated and can be adjusted to you own requirements. The rooms are all on the ground floor. Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits are provided in every room. We do not offer an evening meal, however, the local hotels and pubs offer a wide selection of meals from bar snacks to a la carte menus. There is also take-aways which can be eaten in our dining-room.

Breakfast is served at individual tables in an attractive dinning room. Here is an example of the menu that we serve for breakfast at The Clachan. OUR BREAKFAST MENU Porridge as a real Scottish starter. Help yourself to a selection of fruits, Cereal, Muesli and Juice ############# Grilled Local Bacon and Free Range Eggs served with Sausage and lightly grilled Cherry Tomatoes ###### Why not add :- A slice of home made black pudding or beans. Free range eggs cooked to you liking Scrambled Poached or Boiled ###### All of the above served with:- Oatcakes, White or Brown Toast Home made marmalade, Caithness Honey or Preserves Tea or Coffee ###### Breakfast is served between 8.00a.m. - 8.30 a.m. or other times by arrangement

June-Massed pipe bands June- Thrumster game fair July- Pipe bank week July- Wick gala week Sep- Northland festival. There is various different highland games which are spread out over the summer. Wick Pipe Band on parade. The Band carries out a wide variety of engagements throughout the year but particularly in the Summer months when Street Parades are undertaken on Saturday evenings from July to mid September unless the Band is appearing as some other event. Also every Wednesday evening from July to mid September the Band holds a Summer Show in the Pipe Band Hall. The Shows are popular with both locals and visitors. There are various local and visiting acts each week including the mini Pipe Band, Highland Dancers, Scottish Dance Band, male and female vocalists, etc. Admission costs £2.50 and this includes tea/coffee and biscuits.

The Clachan was built in 1938, the word Clachan means hamlet or small village. In 1991 we added a purpose built extension for our guests. The Scottish Tourist Board award is conscientiously complied with as is the Automobile Associations High Award. Sinclair and Girnagoe Castle. ABOUT THE ROYAL BURGH OF WICK. Wick (norse origin meaning creek or Bay) is the most northerly county town in mainland Britain. It has a population of approx. 9,000 and was once quoted as the busiest herring fishing port in Europe. There are several interesting places for you to visit in and around Wick here are but a few. The Wick Heritage Centre - The Castles of Oldwick, Sinclair and Girigoe. Within half an hour lies John O;Groats, where day trips may be made to the Orkney Isles with full guided tours. If you would rather take the car you can catch the car ferry at Scrabster and Gills Bay. Dunnet Head is the most Northerly point but Duncansby Head has great views and if you are lucky you might caught a glimpse of the puffins. COME AND EXPERIENCE A REAL TASTE OF THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND

How to make a reservation at The Clachan. If you would like to make a reservation or enquire about availability, you can e-mail or complete an enquiry form or you can telephone +44 (0) 1955 605384

journey from Inverness up the main A9 then on the A99 to Wick, 'The Clachan is the first house on the right after entering Wick, so it is very. We are in Wick in the far north east of Scotland in the county of Caithness. The journey north from Inverness takes about 2 hours by car through some of Scotland's finest scenery as you follow the coast line for the last part of your journey north entering Caithness. The Clachan is very easy to find as we are one of the first houses on the right as you enter Wick on the south side of town. We are on the outskirts of town but within a short walk to all the local amenities. ASSURED OF A WARM HIGHLAND WELCOME

 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Ironing facilities
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms
 Common room with a TV set