Castletown is a small village located on the north-coast of Caithness in the Highlands of Scotland situated five miles east of Thurso on the south-side of Dunnet Bay. Castletown was a planned village laid out by James Traill to provide housing for the workers at the local flagstone quarries. The harbour was built in 1820 to ship flagstones all over the world and the village was completed in 1825. During World War II Castletown was home to a military airfield, the base lay a few miles east of the village. The village has a hotel, a general store and local amenities. To the north-east of the village is Dunnet Bay with a beautiful stretch of sandy beach, the beach footpath was added in 2000. To celebrate Castletown’s industrial heritage The Flagstone Trail was laid out with its starting point west of the harbour near the ruin of the old windmill, used to drain water from the quarry, before being replaced by steam-power in 1860. Nearby is the ruin of the large Castletown Mill built in 1818 to process the locally grown corn. To the north sheltering Dunnet Bay is the Dunnet Head mainland Scotland’s most northerly point, the Dunnet Head Educational Trust, in Thurso, has an information service with café, internet facilities fishing permit information and a library.
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Places to Stay near Castletown
Greenland House (0.06 miles)
Six bedrooms - four with en suite · Centrally heated and fully double glazed · Colour TV and tea/coffee making in all rooms · High quality Scottish or Continental Breakfast ... More
Castletown Hotel (0.16 miles)
Ideally located to explore all that Caithness has to offer, this small, family-run hotel is close to both Thurso and Wick and only minutes from the Castle of Mey. The perfect venue ... More
Cladach at Pentland Firth Cottages (4.61 miles)
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Spectacularly located overlooking the turbulent waters of Pentland Firth, and just 20 yards from a lovely sandy beach, these recently refurbished and very comfortable fishermen's cottages offer ... More
Old Free Church Manse (4.66 miles)
Centrally located in the heart of Caithness, between the towns of Thurso and Wick it is an ideal base for exploring the countryside, lochs and mountains. Only a short drive away from ferry terminals which ... More | visit website
St Clair Hotel (4.78 miles)
Centrally located hotel in the heart of Thurso, ideal for business or leisure travel. We offer relaxed surroundings and friendly service to help you unwind and recharge your batteries at the ... More
Royal Hotel (4.78 miles)
Located close to the centre of the small town of Thurso, this is an excellent base for exploring the North Coast. Central for business or leisure, near to bus station and ... More
Weigh Inn Hotel (5.37 miles)
Situated overlooking the Pentland Firth with panoramic views of the Orkney Islands. The Weigh Inn Hotel, refurbished to the highest standards boast 16 STB 3 Star Deluxe non smoking Bedrooms ... More
Ferry Inn (5.95 miles)
This is the sister Hotel of the Weigh Inn, which now offers 9 newley refurbished non-smoking en-suite bedrooms, boasting uninterrupted views over The Pentland Firth to the majestic Orkney Islands. ... More
Castle Arms Hotel (6.72 miles)
The Castle Arms Hotel is a former 19th Century coaching inn, situated 8 miles from John O'Groats, in the village of Mey. It is the earest hotel to Gills Ferry to ... More
Brown Trout Hotel (8.87 miles)
The Brown Trout Hotel, situated in the historical village of Watten near Loch Watten, offers luxurious accommodation, fantastic home cooked food and a friendly atmosphere This family run hotel is ... More
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