The Highlanders' Museum
A five-star attraction with 14 exhibition galleries including the late Queen’s Own Highlanders Collection.
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Why stay here ...
Our CL is a quiet half acre site set on the Pentland Firth with beautiful sea and countryside views in all directions. The Castle of Mey is easily visible just 1 mile away, as is Dunnet Head, the most northerly point in Mainland Britain.
The site itself is situated in the house grounds, with a mixture of lawn and level, hard standing pitches. We are only a quarter of mile away from the coast, so are well situated for sea fishing and there are several lochs providing fly fishing with cheap permits within a ten mile radius. There is a bird hide on one of them just half a mile away. There are pleasant walks to two harbours where you can see seals and various seabirds and a stroll to the Castle of Mey, which is open from May to the end of September, takes you along the coast with spectacular views to the Island of Hoy. The local bus runs several times a day to Thurso, John O'Groats and Wick and stops at the end of our lane, about 100 metres from the site. The ferry terminals to Orkney are all within easy reach, the nearest at Gills Bay being just 4 miles away.
We are an adults only site, which because of its open aspect and occasional strong winds is not suitable for erecting awnings. We have facilities for charging your battery as well as fresh water and waste and chemical disposal points. If you have any special requirements, we will do our best to accomodate them. An added bonus is the " Caithness Breeze" which ensures that we are seldom bothered by the infamous Scottish midges.
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0.5 acres
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Great savings on days out
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Cairngorms Activities
Explore the River Spey on canoes, scramble cliffs or take aim with archery or laser clays adventures.
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Peterhead Prison Museum
An award-winning museum known as Scotland's 'Toughest Jail' where you'll step through time from 1888-2013.
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Grampian Transport Museum
Museum of land, transport and travel. Probing the past, present and future.
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- KW14 8XN
- GPS:
- Lat 58.651759 / Lon -3.248191
- OS field ref:
- ND276745
- OS map ref:
- 12
Transport links
- Buses go to: Thurso, John O'Groats
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
Reviews
ClubMemberB4B037615C
Reviewed: 20/02/2024 19:40
Wonderful site
We have been there for 5 nights and days, it was lovely. The owners and the neighbour were very friendly and helpful, we had problems with our Van and they helped us. We were given tips for things to do, so we enjoyed the surrounding. A short walk to the... Show more
ClubMemberBCFB1F9EEB
Reviewed: 30/07/2023 16:09
Luogo tranquillo
Luogo vicino al porto di Gills Bay pertanto molto utile per l'imbarco per le isole Orcadi. Luogo tranquillo, pulito, spazioso. In questo luogo è possibile fare il carico dell'acqua potabile, e lo scarico del wc chimico. La proprietaria del luogo è molto gentile. Ci torneremo al ritorno dalle Isole.
413988
Reviewed: 05/05/2023 19:05
Quiet stopover
Stayed here for 1 night when doing NC500, friendly owner and nice flat pitch, was very windy when I was there but was given pitch in front of garage which sheltered me from the wind. Easy to find, just be wary of approach road that is like most of the... Show more
LX516
Reviewed: 18/06/2022 21:40
Lovely site
Lovely CL flat and enough room for 5 outfits. Very helpful and friendly owners. Within walking distance of Mey Castle with views out to Orkney and Dunnet Head. Would recommend and stay again 😀
ScreenNameB660184A78
Reviewed: 17/10/2021 14:36
Nice stop over
Conveniently located a mile or so just off NC route but still nice and peaceful. Friendly welcome on arrival from host and info on location attractions and cycle routes. Peaceful nights sleep, spacious site for 5 units, all facilities to a good CL standard, would happily stay here again if... Show more
3dom2roam
Reviewed: 09/07/2021 16:53
Peaceful place to relax
This is a good site, very friendly welcome from hosts, with offers of help if required. The site has all that you need, fresh water, waste disposal, recycling and peaceful (if you ignore the cockerel,) views of Stoma island, Castle Mey and Dunnet Head on clear days. A short 15... Show more
oldstoldie
Reviewed: 19/12/2018 19:29
Feel the atmosphere...
Dec 2018. One night stay on a mini tour round the sharp end of Caithness. This CL is ideal for the travelling motorhomer. A safe and wonderfully basic site for these not needing all the trappings of caravan sites. Short walking distance to the seashore where... Show more
TwoHumansOneDog
Reviewed: 12/10/2018 18:46
Basic but everything we need
We stayed here for 2 nights whilst travelling the NC500 in our motorhome. The site is level and offers water in and out, plus black waste disposal area. Basic but everything we needed and a fantastic price. A warm welcome was received with a nice leaflet created by the owner... Show more
Redrambler
Reviewed: 05/07/2018 18:29
Tranquillity
A lovely tranquil site off the beaten track. Well kept grass site, but firm. Lovely owners who made us very welcome. Value for money. Would recommend this CL
Photo4x4
Reviewed: 05/07/2017 10:13
Peace and Quiet
Just what we wanted from a CL, peace and quiet, a level grassed surface, rural location, easy access to walks and local interest sites. There are the basic services, fresh water, grey waste disposal and chemical toilet disposal point, you can also buy fresh free range hen and duck eggs,... Show more
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ClubMemberB4B037615C
Reviewed: 20/02/2024 19:40
Wonderful site
We have been there for 5 nights and days, it was lovely. The owners and the neighbour were very friendly and helpful, we had problems with our Van and they helped us. We were given tips for things to do, so we enjoyed the surrounding. A short walk to...
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