RSPB Dunnet Head
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Overview
The most northerly point in mainland Britain, Dunnet Head has stunning sea cliffs and coastal grassland. These are home to puffins, razorbills, guillemots, fulmars, kittiwakes, shags and cormorants, and the RSPB is undertaking annual seabird monitoring work as part of national surveys to contribute to their knowledge of how seabirds are doing. Above the cliffs are some very diverse coastal heathland and grassland habitats with special plants such as spring squill, thrift and roseroot.
About the area
Apart from the Orkneys and the Shetlands, Highland is Scotland’s northernmost county. Probably its most famous feature is the mysterious and evocative Loch Ness, allegedly home to an ancient monster that has embedded itself in the world’s modern mythology, and the region’s tourist industry.
Nearby places to stay
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Nearby places to stay
Forss House Hotel
Forss House Hotel was built in 1810, this delightful country house is set in its own 20 acres of woodland. The hotel offers a choice of bedrooms, from the traditionally styled rooms in ...
Mackays Hotel
This well-established hotel is situated just outside the town centre overlooking the River Wick and has an entrance onto the world's shortest street – Ebenezer Place. MacKays provides w...
Duncorann House
This luxury home lies in a quiet location only a few minutes from town centre. An ideal base for visiting Caithness, Sutherland and the Orkney Islands, it is very popular with families ...
The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage
The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage is a peaceful three-bedroomed cottage in a stunning location adjacent to the Lighthouse at Noss Head, just outside Wick. The cottage is well equipped, wi...
Orkney Caravan Park at The Pickaquoy Centre
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