Caithness

The Pentland Firth and North Sea coastline define much of Caithness – their exposed waters, harbours and fertile lowlands have sustained fishing, farming and seafaring communities for generations. At Scotland’s far north-east, this historic county combines open farmland with cliffs, beaches and peatland, while the River Thurso reaches the sea at Thurso. Caithness is known for its hard-wearing flagstone, long quarried for buildings and paving, and for the Castle of Mey, restored by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during the 20th century. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Caithness.

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