Discover Wick: Coast, Whisky and History

Wick combines the vastness of the North Sea with a distinctive harbour history, a whisky tradition and routes through an impressive landscape. Anyone planning a trip to Wick can choose between coastal experiences, historical discoveries, regional culinary culture and longer hiking routes. A holiday apartment or holiday home in Wick is particularly suited to travel plans centred on the town itself.

Harbour, photographs and a historic fishing vessel

The Isabella Fortuna is normally moored in Wick Harbour. The traditional Fifie fishing vessel was launched on 15 September 1890 and offers a tangible insight into the town’s maritime history. The harbour also has a marina with 80 berths. This means you can combine your stay in Wick with a waterside walk and maritime impressions, without having to set a specific itinerary for the day.

The Johnston Collection offers another cultural perspective. It comprises works by three generations of photographers from Caithness, who documented life in and around the region between 1863 and 1975. For visitors who want to combine landscape and everyday history, this collection complements the experiences at the harbour. Gala Week and Harbour Day are also part of Wick’s annual cultural calendar.

Whisky tradition and regional culinary experiences

Pulteney Distillery is located on Huddart Street in Wick. A tour of the Old Pulteney Distillery follows the production of the single malt from milling through to maturation and ends with a tasting. Old Pulteney also offers a whisky and chocolate tasting featuring handmade chocolates from a local chocolatier. This allows you to choose different focuses for your trip: a production tour, a tasting or a combination of both.

Coast, castle ruins and routes around Wick

Wick is characterised by expansive beaches and rugged cliffs along the North Sea. Nearby are the ruins of Castle of Old Wick, situated on a rocky promontory jutting into the North Sea between two deep, narrow ravines. This site combines the coastal landscape with a historical destination and offers a different travel experience from the harbour or the distillery.

For a shorter, clearly defined hiking route, the South Head to March Road Circular Path near Wick is 7 km long. Those who want to include a longer route in their trip can use the John O’Groats Trail, a connection used by many hikers between Wick and Inverness. The North Coast 500 also passes through Wick. Depending on whether you want to focus on individual routes, the coast or a longer circular tour, Wick can be included in your plans as a destination in its own right or as a stop on a more extensive trip.

Getting there and further travel planning

ScotRail runs from Inverness to Wick; the line terminates in Wick. If you travel by train, this connection is a specific part of your travel planning. When choosing accommodation, it is worth first deciding on your preferred focus: harbour and culture, whisky, coastal landscapes or hiking routes. This allows you to search more specifically for a holiday apartment in Wick without associating the accommodation with unsubstantiated promises about its facilities or location.

For further travel planning, you can also look at Spinningdale, Strome Ferry, Achnasheen, Shandwick, Morar, Nairn, Dundee and Oban.

For the overarching travel overview: Highland.