Whaligoe

#5049 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Facts and practical information

Whaligoe is a small port which was prospected by Thomas Telford in 1786 during his tour of northern fishing harbours for the British Fishing Society. His judgement of the place was that it was a "terrible spot". However, undaunted, Captain David Brodie spent £8 to cut the famous 330 steps. His confidence was rewarded in 1814 with the harbour supporting 14 herring boats. ()

Coordinates: 58°20'50"N, 3°9'40"W

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ScotlandUnited Kingdom

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Whaligoe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castle of Old Wick, Grey Cairns of Camster, Hill o' Many Stanes.

6 miNE
Forts and castles
Castle of Old Wick, Wick
153 min walk • The Castle of Old Wick is a ruined castle near the town of Wick, Caithness, Scotland.
4.4 miNW
Archaeological site, Historical place
Grey Cairns of Camster
113 min walk • The Grey Cairns of Camster are two large Neolithic chambered cairns located about 8+1⁄2 miles south of Watten and 5 miles north of Lybster in Caithness, in the Highland region of Scotland.
2 miSW
Archaeological site
Hill o' Many Stanes
53 min walk • The Hill O Many Stanes is a south-facing hillside in Mid Clyth, about 14 kilometres south of Wick in Caithness, in the Highland area of Scotland, which has about 200 upright stones, none more than a metre high, set out in rows running approximately north and south with the incline.

Whaligoe

Facts and practical information

Whaligoe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Castle of Old Wick, Wick

Grey Cairns of Camster

Hill o' Many Stanes