Things to see and do Wick

The steps of Whaligoe lead to a rather amazing old harbour. It's hard to imagine it used to be a harbour, but in the mid-1800s there were over 20 fishing boats using this anchorage every day during the herring season. The many steps probably date back to 1792. Their descent (and ascent!) can be quite strenuous, which is not surprising when you consider that the harbour is below three cliffs almost 80 m high. A nice coffee next door will help you regain your strength.

This company proposes to make you discover the marvellous coast of Caithness by embarking with them for sea outings from 30 minutes to 3 hours. On the program: castles, stacks, lighthouses, cliffs and a rich maritime fauna. If you are with a family with young children, the 30-minute tour of the harbour at low speed will be particularly suitable. Depending on your desire for adventure, you can reach the picturesque village of Lybster, discover Keith's castle or the port and steps of Whaligoe.

Old Pulteney has been a mainstay of Highland single malts since 1826. The visit should fascinate all whisky fans in general, and of this distillery in particular, even if, seen from the outside, it may not be the most impressive. The classic visit allows to get acquainted with the history of this whisky and ends with a tasting. Its 12 years old is maritime, fresh and salty, with woody notes. The "enhanced" tour (£25) shows the full range of whiskies and includes three tasting dramas.

The subject is a very specialized one, and you'll have to have a certain appetite for history and the nuclear industry to go and discover this museum. If you tick these two boxes, go and visit it without hesitation. It brings together the archives of the British civil nuclear industry for more than 70 years. He has set up a new exhibition for 2020 on the pioneers of transatlantic flight, recounting all the adventures of this extraordinary technical and human adventure.

An interactive museum has been set up in this old croft house, which presents the history of the port. The inhabitants who lived at one end of the house, built like the Viking longhouses, could observe the animals at the other end. Raise your head to look at the wooden structures on the roof. It was the first feat that men had to perform if they wanted to get married. Take advantage of being in Lybster to visit this picturesque and friendly village.

The Wick Heritage Museum brings the history of the town back to life and tells the story of its past, particularly in relation to fishing. The daily life of the men of the sea is detailed in detail, from the glory days of their profession to its decline. Numerous period objects are on display and reconstructions of a traditional house, a cannery and cooper and blacksmith workshops are also visited. There is even a small art gallery and a photo exhibition relating 150 years of social events. Also take a walk in the green haven of the garden.

These ruins will undoubtedly be among those that will impress you the most. The castle looks like a ghost ship, a stone ship stranded on a cliff. It bears two names: Girnigoe, first for a first construction, then Sinclair, named after the clan that erected it in this form at the end of the 15th century. It has survived several battles and was demolished by cannon fire, never to be rebuilt. Now preserved and protected, it is accessible to all.