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Caithness and Sutherland (UK Parliament constituency)
Caithness and Sutherland was a county constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1918 to 1997. It elected one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election.
The constituency was created by merging the constituencies of Caithness and Sutherland and the Dornoch and Wick components of the Wick Burghs constituency.
In 1997 the constituency was superseded by the creation of Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, which merged Caithness and Sutherland and the Easter Ross area of Ross, Cromarty and Skye.
Caithness and Sutherland was geographically the largest constituency in the United Kingdom.
1918 constituency reform
The creation of Caithness and Sutherland as a single constituency was a part of a package of boundary reform also affecting many other parts of the United Kingdom. The reform was the first since the Redistribution of Seats Act of 1885, and its main aim was to make constituencies more equal in terms of the sizes of their electorates.
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Caithness
Caithness (Scottish Gaelic: Gallaibh [ˈɡ̊al̪ˠɪv], Scots: Caitnes) is a registration county, lieutenancy area and historic local government area of Scotland.
Caithness has a land boundary with the historic local government area of Sutherland and is otherwise bounded by sea. The land boundary follows a watershed and is crossed by two roads, the A9 and the A836, and one railway, the Far North Line. Across the Pentland Firth ferries link Caithness with Orkney, and Caithness also has an airport at Wick. The Pentland Firth island of Stroma is within Caithness.
The name was also used for the earldom of Caithness and the Caithness constituency of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (1708 to 1918). Boundaries are not identical in all contexts, but the Caithness area is now entirely within the Highland council area.
Caithness is one of the Watsonian vice-counties, subdivisions of Britain and Ireland which are used largely for the purposes of biological recording and other scientific data-gathering. The vice-counties were introduced by Hewett Cottrell Watson who first used them in the third volume of his Cybele Britannica published in 1852. He refined the system somewhat in later volumes, but the vice-counties remain unchanged by subsequent local government reorganisations, allowing historical and modern data to be more accurately compared. They provide a stable basis for recording using similarly-sized units, and, although grid-based reporting has grown in popularity, they remain a standard in the vast majority of ecological surveys, allowing data collected over long periods of time to be compared easily.
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Caithness (Parliament of Scotland constituency)
Before the Act of Union 1707, the barons of the shire or sheriffdom of Caithness elected commissioners to represent them in the unicameral Parliament of Scotland and in the Convention of Estates. After 1708, Caithness alternated with Buteshire in returning one member the House of Commons of Great Britain and later to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom.
List of shire commissioners
References
See also
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Lord Lieutenant of Caithness
The Lord Lieutenant of Caithness is the British monarch's personal representative in an area defined since 1975 as consisting of the local government district of Caithness, in Scotland. This definition was renewed by the Lord-Lieutenants (Scotland) Order 1996. Previously, the area of the lieutenancy was the county of Caithness, which was abolished as a local government area by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. The district was created under the 1973 act as a district of the two-tier Highland region and abolished as a local government area under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994, which turned the Highland region into a unitary council area.
List of Lord-Lieutenants of Caithness
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Sutherland
Sutherland is a county in the Highlands of Scotland. Its county town is Dornoch. It borders Caithness to the east, Ross-shire to the south and the Atlantic to the north and west.
In Gaelic the area is referred to according to its traditional areas: Dùthaich MhicAoidh (or Dùthaich 'IcAoidh) in the northeast, Asainte (Assynt) in the west, and Cataibh in the east. Cataibh is also sometimes used to refer to the area as a whole.
The name Sutherland dates from the era of Norwegian Viking rule and settlement over much of the Highlands and Islands, under the rule of the jarl of Orkney. Although it contains some of the northernmost land in the island of Great Britain, it was called Suðrland ("southern land") from the standpoint of Orkney and Caithness.
The northwest corner of Sutherland, traditionally known as the Province of Strathnaver, was not incorporated into Sutherland until 1601. This was the home of the powerful and warlike Clan Mackay, and as such was named in Gaelic, Dùthaich 'Ic Aoidh, the Homeland of Mackay. Even today this part of Sutherland is known as Mackay Country, and, unlike other areas of Scotland where the names traditionally associated with the area have become diluted, there is still a preponderance of Mackays in the Dùthaich.
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Sutherland (disambiguation)
Sutherland is an area in Highland, Scotland
Sutherland may also refer to:
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Sutherland (UK Parliament constituency)
Sutherland was a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1708 to 1801 and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1918. It represented essentially the traditional county of Sutherland, electing one Member of Parliament (MP). The county town of Dornoch, however, was represented as a component of the Tain Burghs constituency, from 1708 to 1832, and of the Wick Burghs constituency, from 1832 to 1918.
In 1918 the Sutherland constituency and Dornoch were merged into the then new constituency of Caithness and Sutherland. In 1997 Caithness and Sutherland was merged into Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross.
Members of Parliament
Elections
Elections in the 1880s
Elections in the 1890s
Elections in the 1900s
Elections in the 1910s
General Election 1914/15:
Another General Election was required to take place before the end of 1915. The political parties had been making preparations for an election to take place and by the July 1914, the following candidates had been selected;
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The coastline around Wick in Caithness has a lot to offer. Join us as we explore by land and by sea!
Wick is a remote community in the far north east of Scotland, so far north it's almost at John O'Groats. Its location forgives it for being a bit of a dreary town at first glance, and to be honest, we've never stopped before for anything more than a coffee. So join us as we at last dedicate some time to explore a surprisingly diverse coastline. It will include a boat trip, a historic wee harbour, a lighthouse, a castle and more. Wick for us may never be considered a destination in its own right, but when in the area, we will now have more than an excuse to stop and relive a memorable couple of days. Filmed on location in Wick, Caithness on 14th and 15th April 2022. Music courtesy of epidemicsound.com 'Today is a good day to live' by John T Graham feat Michael Stenmark Map courtesy of ...
published: 29 Apr 2022 -
Caithness - The Far North
A short travel video of Caithness, the far north of mainland Britain. Filmed by Airborne Lens, Scotland's leading aerial imagery and digital media specialists. Caithness and North Coast Sutherland is a largely area of unspoilt, dramatic scenery in the far north of Scotland, indeed, on the extreme edge of Europe. The coast is low-lying on the east, and majestic on the north, with high cliffs and offshore stacks at places like Duncansby Head. Wick and Thurso are the main settlements, based around harbours and making their living on a mix of fishing and tourism. Inland is the desolate flat peat bog and moorland of the Flow Country, one of the last true wilderness areas in Europe. While the population of the Flow Country is sparse, it is a popular home for numerous rare plants, insects and bir...
published: 29 Sep 2016 -
BBC Landward - Caithness Broch, Castles and Cairns!
What do images come to mind when you think of Caithness Flagstone? The Flow Country? The John O'Groats signpost? Not many people know about Caithness' incredible ancient monumtes, so Caithness Broch Project invited the Dougie Vipond and the BBC Landward team to come and check out some of Caithness' most fascinating prehistoric and historic sites! Want to know more about Caithness Broch Project? Just visit: www.thebrochproject.com Or search for @thebrochproject on Twitter, and we're on Instagram and Facebook as Caithness Broch Project - for daily doses of our broch fun! Want to support our project? Just visit www.thebrochproject.co.uk/membership and join us today! You can also buy one of snazzy CBP tees from the website - just check out www.thebrochproject.co.uk/shop
published: 08 Feb 2017 -
Thurso, Caithness (Travel Guide): Explore Scotland's Vibrant North Coast Capital #nc500
Thurso is the northernmost town on the British mainland, sitting at the same latitude as Juneau, Alaska. It marks the end of the British rail network and ferries set sail for Orkney from the adjacent harbour at Scrabster. The popularity of the NC 500 route is also attracting more visitors to this friendly town. There are plenty of accommodation options with both historic and chain hotels as well as a large camp site overlooking the beach. Visitors will find an array of independent shops and cafes. In this film I visit the studio and workshop of Lindsey Gallacher as well as the first arts and crafts market promoted by the Thurso Community Development Trust. Visit the Trust's facebook page to catch up on their programme of events. The town's name derives from Thor’s river or Bull’s river,...
published: 20 Jul 2021 -
Venture North Discovery: Summer in Caithness & Sutherland
Venture North Discovery Film: Summer Produced & Directed by Jill Innes, Storyboard Films UAV Camera Operator: Chris Sinclair, Sinclair Aerial Surveys. Common dolphins footage from Karen Munro. Steam Train aerial footage from Ali Elder. With grateful thanks to all the local businesses, tourism organisations and visitor attractions who helped us to make this fantastic film. Follow Venture North on Facebook: www.facebook.com/venturenorthscotland/ Join the conversation on Twitter: @VentureNorthSco See more content on Instagram: @venture_north
published: 21 Oct 2021 -
Wick, Caithness【4K】| Town Centre Walk 2021
Join me for a walk around the centre of Wick, the second-most northerly town on the island of Great Britain! With over a thousand years of riveting history concentrated on just a few small roads, this former Viking stronghold in the far north of Scotland developed to be the world's biggest herring port, and is now even home to the world's shortest street too! On our walk around Wick, we pass a number of interesting landmarks, including Wick River, the Mackays Hotel, Ebenezer Place (the world's shortest street), Wick War Memorial, Bridge Street, Wick Town Hall, The Royal National Mòd Flower Clock, Wick Bridge Street Church, Wick High Street, Wick Market Place, The Alexander Bain Pub (former Post Office), The Camps Bar, Wick Harbour Bridge, Wick Bay, Pulteneytown, Telford House, Telford Str...
published: 01 Sep 2021 -
Thurso, Caithness【4K】| Town Centre Walk 2021
Join me for a walk around the centre of the most northerly town on the island of Great Britain: Thurso! Formerly a part of Norway, the town grew up as a Viking port, before becoming one of the most economically important towns in Scotland. Home to history and spectacular views galore - there's a whole lot to see in Thurso! On our walk around Thurso, we pass a number of interesting landmarks, including the River Thurso, the Episcopalian Church, Thurso War Memorial, Sir John's Square, the statue of Sir John Sinclair, St. Peter's and St. Andrew's Church, Rotterdam Street, the Burgh Chambers, Thurso Town Hall, Fisherbiggins, The Turnpike, Old St. Peter's Kirk, Thurso Castle, Thurso Bay, the Pentland Firth and the Orkney Islands. Thank you so much to the following sites for their help in my r...
published: 29 Aug 2021 -
A Tour of WICK in Caithness Scotland + Old Man of WICK | NC500 E3
NC500 E3: Taking a self-guided tour of Wick, the largest town in Caithness & home of the world’s shortest street. Also exploring the Old Man of Wick - a nearby castle forming part of historic Scotland. ➡️ See more from my NC500 Road Trip here → https://bit.ly/mwt_NC500 As I was heading for Wick along the North Coast 500 I decided to stop by the Old Castle on route and see a piece of historic Scotland with my own eyes. The ruins of the 12th century castle are a 10 minute walk from the car park, to get there I followed a slightly uphill unpaved trail along a stunning cliff edged coastline. Once there I was able to follow the cliff edge around to a tiny peninsula where the old castle was built nearly 900 years ago - as long as you're careful it's possible to walk amongst the ruins and adm...
published: 19 Mar 2021 -
Hill O' Many Stanes | Neolithic Age | History of the World | Caithness | Scotland | Before Caledonia
'Before Caledonia' A Journey Through Scotland's Ancient Sites. Before Caledonia PATREON https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21567811 For exclusive and early access content while supporting my work. Before Caledonia FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/groups/39155... Share photos, articles, ask questions and Youtube videos etc... Hill O’Many Stanes | Lybster | Caithness | Scotland The best preserved and biggest collection of prehistoric stone rows in Caithness and east Sutherland can be found at the ‘Hill O’Many Stanes’. Around two hundred small stones (miniliths) radiate out like a fan from a rocky knoll down a low hill slope in an area roughly 30.5m by 61m. It is thought the ‘Hill O’Many Stanes’ originates from 2000BC. The thin slabs of flagstone have been laid out, north to south in around ...
published: 20 May 2020 -
Venture North Discovery: Winter in Caithness and Sutherland
Discover the appeal of the winter months in Caithness & Sutherland! Venture North Discovery Film: Winter Produced & Directed by Jill Innes, Storyboard Films Additional content from Chris Sinclair, Sinclair Aerial Surveys. Night sky footage from Maciej Winiarczyk. Follow Venture North on Facebook: www.facebook.com/venturenorthscotland/ Join the conversation on Twitter: @VentureNorthSco See more content on Instagram: @venture_north
published: 14 Oct 2021
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The coastline around Wick in Caithness has a lot to offer. Join us as we explore by land and by sea!
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- Uploaded Date: 29 Apr 2022
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Wick is a remote community in the far north east of Scotland, so far north it's almost at John O'Groats. Its location forgives it for being a bit of a dreary to...
Wick is a remote community in the far north east of Scotland, so far north it's almost at John O'Groats. Its location forgives it for being a bit of a dreary town at first glance, and to be honest, we've never stopped before for anything more than a coffee.
So join us as we at last dedicate some time to explore a surprisingly diverse coastline. It will include a boat trip, a historic wee harbour, a lighthouse, a castle and more. Wick for us may never be considered a destination in its own right, but when in the area, we will now have more than an excuse to stop and relive a memorable couple of days.
Filmed on location in Wick, Caithness on 14th and 15th April 2022.
Music courtesy of epidemicsound.com
'Today is a good day to live' by John T Graham feat Michael Stenmark
Map courtesy of Google Maps
Hi, I’m Steve. I am a travel reviewer and post my trip reports here on YouTube. I pay for my own travel and produce my own videos. If you have any questions about my journeys or travel advice in general, please drop me a comment - I do read every single one. I’d also love to hear any recommendations you may have for future content, or why not challenge me to try something a little out of the ordinary! If you are looking to collaborate on any type of project, I’d love to hear from you - email me your ideas and hopefully we can work together in the future.
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Wick is a remote community in the far north east of Scotland, so far north it's almost at John O'Groats. Its location forgives it for being a bit of a dreary town at first glance, and to be honest, we've never stopped before for anything more than a coffee.
So join us as we at last dedicate some time to explore a surprisingly diverse coastline. It will include a boat trip, a historic wee harbour, a lighthouse, a castle and more. Wick for us may never be considered a destination in its own right, but when in the area, we will now have more than an excuse to stop and relive a memorable couple of days.
Filmed on location in Wick, Caithness on 14th and 15th April 2022.
Music courtesy of epidemicsound.com
'Today is a good day to live' by John T Graham feat Michael Stenmark
Map courtesy of Google Maps
Hi, I’m Steve. I am a travel reviewer and post my trip reports here on YouTube. I pay for my own travel and produce my own videos. If you have any questions about my journeys or travel advice in general, please drop me a comment - I do read every single one. I’d also love to hear any recommendations you may have for future content, or why not challenge me to try something a little out of the ordinary! If you are looking to collaborate on any type of project, I’d love to hear from you - email me your ideas and hopefully we can work together in the future.
Donate here to future videos: (thank you!)
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stevemarshyoutube
Or why not become a SteveMarsh Supporter?
https://www.patreon.com/SteveMarsh
#Wick #Scotland #SteveMarsh
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Caithness - The Far North
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- Uploaded Date: 29 Sep 2016
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A short travel video of Caithness, the far north of mainland Britain. Filmed by Airborne Lens, Scotland's leading aerial imagery and digital media specialists.
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A short travel video of Caithness, the far north of mainland Britain. Filmed by Airborne Lens, Scotland's leading aerial imagery and digital media specialists.
Caithness and North Coast Sutherland is a largely area of unspoilt, dramatic scenery in the far north of Scotland, indeed, on the extreme edge of Europe.
The coast is low-lying on the east, and majestic on the north, with high cliffs and offshore stacks at places like Duncansby Head. Wick and Thurso are the main settlements, based around harbours and making their living on a mix of fishing and tourism. Inland is the desolate flat peat bog and moorland of the Flow Country, one of the last true wilderness areas in Europe. While the population of the Flow Country is sparse, it is a popular home for numerous rare plants, insects and birds.
https://wn.com/Caithness_The_Far_North
A short travel video of Caithness, the far north of mainland Britain. Filmed by Airborne Lens, Scotland's leading aerial imagery and digital media specialists.
Caithness and North Coast Sutherland is a largely area of unspoilt, dramatic scenery in the far north of Scotland, indeed, on the extreme edge of Europe.
The coast is low-lying on the east, and majestic on the north, with high cliffs and offshore stacks at places like Duncansby Head. Wick and Thurso are the main settlements, based around harbours and making their living on a mix of fishing and tourism. Inland is the desolate flat peat bog and moorland of the Flow Country, one of the last true wilderness areas in Europe. While the population of the Flow Country is sparse, it is a popular home for numerous rare plants, insects and birds.
- published: 29 Sep 2016
- views: 8252
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BBC Landward - Caithness Broch, Castles and Cairns!
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- Duration: 4:42
- Uploaded Date: 08 Feb 2017
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What do images come to mind when you think of Caithness Flagstone? The Flow Country? The John O'Groats signpost?
Not many people know about Caithness' incredib...
What do images come to mind when you think of Caithness Flagstone? The Flow Country? The John O'Groats signpost?
Not many people know about Caithness' incredible ancient monumtes, so Caithness Broch Project invited the Dougie Vipond and the BBC Landward team to come and check out some of Caithness' most fascinating prehistoric and historic sites!
Want to know more about Caithness Broch Project? Just visit:
www.thebrochproject.com
Or search for @thebrochproject on Twitter, and we're on Instagram and Facebook as Caithness Broch Project - for daily doses of our broch fun!
Want to support our project? Just visit www.thebrochproject.co.uk/membership and join us today!
You can also buy one of snazzy CBP tees from the website - just check out www.thebrochproject.co.uk/shop
https://wn.com/BBC_Landward_Caithness_Broch,_Castles_And_Cairns
What do images come to mind when you think of Caithness Flagstone? The Flow Country? The John O'Groats signpost?
Not many people know about Caithness' incredible ancient monumtes, so Caithness Broch Project invited the Dougie Vipond and the BBC Landward team to come and check out some of Caithness' most fascinating prehistoric and historic sites!
Want to know more about Caithness Broch Project? Just visit:
www.thebrochproject.com
Or search for @thebrochproject on Twitter, and we're on Instagram and Facebook as Caithness Broch Project - for daily doses of our broch fun!
Want to support our project? Just visit www.thebrochproject.co.uk/membership and join us today!
You can also buy one of snazzy CBP tees from the website - just check out www.thebrochproject.co.uk/shop
- published: 08 Feb 2017
- views: 6141
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Thurso, Caithness (Travel Guide): Explore Scotland's Vibrant North Coast Capital #nc500
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- Duration: 8:15
- Uploaded Date: 20 Jul 2021
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Thurso is the northernmost town on the British mainland, sitting at the same latitude as Juneau, Alaska. It marks the end of the British rail network and ferrie...
Thurso is the northernmost town on the British mainland, sitting at the same latitude as Juneau, Alaska. It marks the end of the British rail network and ferries set sail for Orkney from the adjacent harbour at Scrabster. The popularity of the NC 500 route is also attracting more visitors to this friendly town. There are plenty of accommodation options with both historic and chain hotels as well as a large camp site overlooking the beach.
Visitors will find an array of independent shops and cafes. In this film I visit the studio and workshop of Lindsey Gallacher as well as the first arts and crafts market promoted by the Thurso Community Development Trust. Visit the Trust's facebook page to catch up on their programme of events.
The town's name derives from Thor’s river or Bull’s river, depending on which historian you listen to. It lies in the historic county of Caithness, which was settled by the Vikings and has strong ties with Orkney across the Pentland Firth.
The oldest surviving building in the town is St Peters church (1125) which is wait for it, almost 900 years old. A truly Viking relic, even older than St Magnus cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney. It remained in operation until 1832 when it was replaced by the handsome form of the church of St Peter and St Andrew. The grid pattern of central Thurso was laid out in the 19th century and the town then changed little until its population nearly doubled in the 1950s when the nearby Dounreay poor station was opened. It is now in the decommissioning process but remains an important local employer.
The swells of the Pentland Firth have made Thurso the Surfing capital of Scotland, holding the Scottish, British and European surfing championships. The views from the town beach, towards Dunnet Head and Hoy are stunning.
The adjacent village of Scrabster is the embarkation point for the Northlink ferry to Orkney as well as being a busy commercial link with the distant Faroe Islands and Iceland and a thriving fishing harbour. Not surprising you can be very well fed in Scrabster (I go there regularly)!
Is Thurso worth visiting? A popular Google question. Answer: Yes (watch the film!)
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Thurso is the northernmost town on the British mainland, sitting at the same latitude as Juneau, Alaska. It marks the end of the British rail network and ferries set sail for Orkney from the adjacent harbour at Scrabster. The popularity of the NC 500 route is also attracting more visitors to this friendly town. There are plenty of accommodation options with both historic and chain hotels as well as a large camp site overlooking the beach.
Visitors will find an array of independent shops and cafes. In this film I visit the studio and workshop of Lindsey Gallacher as well as the first arts and crafts market promoted by the Thurso Community Development Trust. Visit the Trust's facebook page to catch up on their programme of events.
The town's name derives from Thor’s river or Bull’s river, depending on which historian you listen to. It lies in the historic county of Caithness, which was settled by the Vikings and has strong ties with Orkney across the Pentland Firth.
The oldest surviving building in the town is St Peters church (1125) which is wait for it, almost 900 years old. A truly Viking relic, even older than St Magnus cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney. It remained in operation until 1832 when it was replaced by the handsome form of the church of St Peter and St Andrew. The grid pattern of central Thurso was laid out in the 19th century and the town then changed little until its population nearly doubled in the 1950s when the nearby Dounreay poor station was opened. It is now in the decommissioning process but remains an important local employer.
The swells of the Pentland Firth have made Thurso the Surfing capital of Scotland, holding the Scottish, British and European surfing championships. The views from the town beach, towards Dunnet Head and Hoy are stunning.
The adjacent village of Scrabster is the embarkation point for the Northlink ferry to Orkney as well as being a busy commercial link with the distant Faroe Islands and Iceland and a thriving fishing harbour. Not surprising you can be very well fed in Scrabster (I go there regularly)!
Is Thurso worth visiting? A popular Google question. Answer: Yes (watch the film!)
Please subscribe to the channel. I'm going to enjoy a dram of Wolfburn!
Jonathan Wheeler
www.travelobscurer.com
- published: 20 Jul 2021
- views: 18078
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Venture North Discovery: Summer in Caithness & Sutherland
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- Duration: 3:07
- Uploaded Date: 21 Oct 2021
- views: 1091
Venture North Discovery Film: Summer
Produced & Directed by Jill Innes, Storyboard Films
UAV Camera Operator: Chris Sinclair, Sinclair Aerial Surveys.
Common...
Venture North Discovery Film: Summer
Produced & Directed by Jill Innes, Storyboard Films
UAV Camera Operator: Chris Sinclair, Sinclair Aerial Surveys.
Common dolphins footage from Karen Munro.
Steam Train aerial footage from Ali Elder.
With grateful thanks to all the local businesses, tourism organisations and visitor attractions who helped us to make this fantastic film.
Follow Venture North on Facebook: www.facebook.com/venturenorthscotland/
Join the conversation on Twitter: @VentureNorthSco
See more content on Instagram: @venture_north
https://wn.com/Venture_North_Discovery_Summer_In_Caithness_Sutherland
Venture North Discovery Film: Summer
Produced & Directed by Jill Innes, Storyboard Films
UAV Camera Operator: Chris Sinclair, Sinclair Aerial Surveys.
Common dolphins footage from Karen Munro.
Steam Train aerial footage from Ali Elder.
With grateful thanks to all the local businesses, tourism organisations and visitor attractions who helped us to make this fantastic film.
Follow Venture North on Facebook: www.facebook.com/venturenorthscotland/
Join the conversation on Twitter: @VentureNorthSco
See more content on Instagram: @venture_north
- published: 21 Oct 2021
- views: 1091
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Wick, Caithness【4K】| Town Centre Walk 2021
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- Duration: 23:20
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Join me for a walk around the centre of Wick, the second-most northerly town on the island of Great Britain! With over a thousand years of riveting history conc...
Join me for a walk around the centre of Wick, the second-most northerly town on the island of Great Britain! With over a thousand years of riveting history concentrated on just a few small roads, this former Viking stronghold in the far north of Scotland developed to be the world's biggest herring port, and is now even home to the world's shortest street too!
On our walk around Wick, we pass a number of interesting landmarks, including Wick River, the Mackays Hotel, Ebenezer Place (the world's shortest street), Wick War Memorial, Bridge Street, Wick Town Hall, The Royal National Mòd Flower Clock, Wick Bridge Street Church, Wick High Street, Wick Market Place, The Alexander Bain Pub (former Post Office), The Camps Bar, Wick Harbour Bridge, Wick Bay, Pulteneytown, Telford House, Telford Street, Wick Harbour, The Old Fog Cannon, Wick Memorial Garden, Wick Heritage Museum, Bank Row and Wick River once again.
Thank you so much to the following sites which really helped me out in my research of Wick:
https://www.venture-north.co.uk/guides/wick-east/wick-history
https://canmore.org.uk/
https://www.scottish-places.info/towns/townfirst569.html
https://www.britainexpress.com/scotland/Highlands/Caithness/wick.htm
https://artuk.org/visit/venues/wick-town-hall-6620
http://www.caithness.org/community/worship/cos/bridgestreetwick/index.htm
https://www.caithness.org/caithnessfieldclub/bulletins/1981/april/markets_in_caithness_old_days.htm
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pub-histories/scotland/highland/the-alexander-bain-wick
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4226610
https://www.scotlandmag.com/the-story-of-prohibition-in-wick-caithness/
https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/wick/heritage/index.html
0:00 Wick River and Bridge Street
0:21 Wick River
0:32 River Street
1:07 Mackays Hotel
1:14 Ebenezer Place (the shortest street in the world!)
1:41 River Street
1:48 Wick War Memorial
2:11 Bridge Street
2:49 Wick River
2:57 Bridge Street
3:26 Wick Town Hall
3:46 Royal National Mòd Flower Clock
3:55 Wick Town Hall
4:30 Former Bridge Street Church
4:48 Wick Town Hall
5:10 Bridge Street
5:27 Clydesdale Bank
5:46 Bridge Street
6:06 High Street
6:41 Market Place and The Alexander Bain
7:20 High Street
8:03 View towards Wick Harbour Bridge
8:18 High Street
8:50 The Camps Bar
9:00 High Street
9:08 Wick Harbour Bridge
9:56 View towards Wick Bay
10:14 Wick Harbour Bridge
10:55 Williamson Street
11:48 Telford House
12:17 Telford Street
13:07 Harbour Quay
13:35 Wick Harbour
14:40 The Old Fog Cannon
15:27 Harbour Place
16:00 Bank Row
16:23 Wick Memorial Garden
17:12 Bank Row
17:29 Wick Heritage Museum
18:05 Bank Row
19:25 Miller Street
20:12 Telford Street
20:49 Miller Street
21:21 Burn Street
21:53 River Street
22:50 Wick River and Bridge Street
23:11 Thank you for watching!
Stats for nerds:
Distance walked: 1.1 miles/1.8km
Step count: 2200 steps (approx.)
Time taken: 22 mins 51 secs
Average speed: 2.9mph/4.7kmh
Please do not use any footage from this video without my permission.
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Join me for a walk around the centre of Wick, the second-most northerly town on the island of Great Britain! With over a thousand years of riveting history concentrated on just a few small roads, this former Viking stronghold in the far north of Scotland developed to be the world's biggest herring port, and is now even home to the world's shortest street too!
On our walk around Wick, we pass a number of interesting landmarks, including Wick River, the Mackays Hotel, Ebenezer Place (the world's shortest street), Wick War Memorial, Bridge Street, Wick Town Hall, The Royal National Mòd Flower Clock, Wick Bridge Street Church, Wick High Street, Wick Market Place, The Alexander Bain Pub (former Post Office), The Camps Bar, Wick Harbour Bridge, Wick Bay, Pulteneytown, Telford House, Telford Street, Wick Harbour, The Old Fog Cannon, Wick Memorial Garden, Wick Heritage Museum, Bank Row and Wick River once again.
Thank you so much to the following sites which really helped me out in my research of Wick:
https://www.venture-north.co.uk/guides/wick-east/wick-history
https://canmore.org.uk/
https://www.scottish-places.info/towns/townfirst569.html
https://www.britainexpress.com/scotland/Highlands/Caithness/wick.htm
https://artuk.org/visit/venues/wick-town-hall-6620
http://www.caithness.org/community/worship/cos/bridgestreetwick/index.htm
https://www.caithness.org/caithnessfieldclub/bulletins/1981/april/markets_in_caithness_old_days.htm
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pub-histories/scotland/highland/the-alexander-bain-wick
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4226610
https://www.scotlandmag.com/the-story-of-prohibition-in-wick-caithness/
https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/wick/heritage/index.html
0:00 Wick River and Bridge Street
0:21 Wick River
0:32 River Street
1:07 Mackays Hotel
1:14 Ebenezer Place (the shortest street in the world!)
1:41 River Street
1:48 Wick War Memorial
2:11 Bridge Street
2:49 Wick River
2:57 Bridge Street
3:26 Wick Town Hall
3:46 Royal National Mòd Flower Clock
3:55 Wick Town Hall
4:30 Former Bridge Street Church
4:48 Wick Town Hall
5:10 Bridge Street
5:27 Clydesdale Bank
5:46 Bridge Street
6:06 High Street
6:41 Market Place and The Alexander Bain
7:20 High Street
8:03 View towards Wick Harbour Bridge
8:18 High Street
8:50 The Camps Bar
9:00 High Street
9:08 Wick Harbour Bridge
9:56 View towards Wick Bay
10:14 Wick Harbour Bridge
10:55 Williamson Street
11:48 Telford House
12:17 Telford Street
13:07 Harbour Quay
13:35 Wick Harbour
14:40 The Old Fog Cannon
15:27 Harbour Place
16:00 Bank Row
16:23 Wick Memorial Garden
17:12 Bank Row
17:29 Wick Heritage Museum
18:05 Bank Row
19:25 Miller Street
20:12 Telford Street
20:49 Miller Street
21:21 Burn Street
21:53 River Street
22:50 Wick River and Bridge Street
23:11 Thank you for watching!
Stats for nerds:
Distance walked: 1.1 miles/1.8km
Step count: 2200 steps (approx.)
Time taken: 22 mins 51 secs
Average speed: 2.9mph/4.7kmh
Please do not use any footage from this video without my permission.
- published: 01 Sep 2021
- views: 22810
21:44
Thurso, Caithness【4K】| Town Centre Walk 2021
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- Duration: 21:44
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Join me for a walk around the centre of the most northerly town on the island of Great Britain: Thurso! Formerly a part of Norway, the town grew up as a Viking ...
Join me for a walk around the centre of the most northerly town on the island of Great Britain: Thurso! Formerly a part of Norway, the town grew up as a Viking port, before becoming one of the most economically important towns in Scotland. Home to history and spectacular views galore - there's a whole lot to see in Thurso!
On our walk around Thurso, we pass a number of interesting landmarks, including the River Thurso, the Episcopalian Church, Thurso War Memorial, Sir John's Square, the statue of Sir John Sinclair, St. Peter's and St. Andrew's Church, Rotterdam Street, the Burgh Chambers, Thurso Town Hall, Fisherbiggins, The Turnpike, Old St. Peter's Kirk, Thurso Castle, Thurso Bay, the Pentland Firth and the Orkney Islands.
Thank you so much to the following sites for their help in my research of Thurso:
http://www.thursointeractive.co.uk/ (This is an amazing website - one of the best local history resources I've ever found - highly recommended if you're visiting Thurso or are going to visit!)
https://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=1130
http://www.highstreetuk.com/thurso/
https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/thurso/caithnesshorizons/index.html
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/tours/clan-sinclair-in-caithness-ce67f435
0:00 River Thurso
0:30 Thurso Road Bridge
0:40 River Thurso
0:54 Sir George's Street
1:15 The Episcopalian Church
1:40 Sir George's Street
2:32 Traill Street
2:44 Thurso War Memorial
3:12 Sir John's Square
3:33 Statue of Sir John Sinclair
3:44 St. Peter's and St. Andrew's Church
4:27 Sir John's Square
4:48 Statue of Sir John Sinclair
5:27 Sir John's Square
5:30 Thurso War Memorial
5:44 Traill Street
6:52 The Meadow Well
7:23 Mansons Lane
7:27 Traill Street
8:19 Rotterdam Street
8:39 Thurso Burgh Chambers
9:00 Rotterdam Street
9:46 High Street
10:01 Thurso Town Hall
10:40 Couper Street
11:22 Couper Square
12:21 Thurso, Caithness
12:52 Wilson Lane
13:17 The Turnpike
13:56 Shore Street
14:11 Wilson Lane
14:54 Old St. Peter's Kirk
17:20 Kirk View
17:30 Shore Street
18:16 Riverside Road
18:38 River Thurso
19:25 Thurso Castle
20:46 View towards Orkney and Dunnet Head
21:05 Thurso Pier
21:27 View towards Orkney and Dunnet Head
21:34 Thank you for watching!
Stats for nerds:
Distance walked: 0.9 miles/1.4km
Step count: 1800 steps (approx.)
Time taken: 21 mins 20 secs
Average speed: 2.5mph/4kmh
Please do not use any footage from this video without my permission.
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Join me for a walk around the centre of the most northerly town on the island of Great Britain: Thurso! Formerly a part of Norway, the town grew up as a Viking port, before becoming one of the most economically important towns in Scotland. Home to history and spectacular views galore - there's a whole lot to see in Thurso!
On our walk around Thurso, we pass a number of interesting landmarks, including the River Thurso, the Episcopalian Church, Thurso War Memorial, Sir John's Square, the statue of Sir John Sinclair, St. Peter's and St. Andrew's Church, Rotterdam Street, the Burgh Chambers, Thurso Town Hall, Fisherbiggins, The Turnpike, Old St. Peter's Kirk, Thurso Castle, Thurso Bay, the Pentland Firth and the Orkney Islands.
Thank you so much to the following sites for their help in my research of Thurso:
http://www.thursointeractive.co.uk/ (This is an amazing website - one of the best local history resources I've ever found - highly recommended if you're visiting Thurso or are going to visit!)
https://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=1130
http://www.highstreetuk.com/thurso/
https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/thurso/caithnesshorizons/index.html
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/tours/clan-sinclair-in-caithness-ce67f435
0:00 River Thurso
0:30 Thurso Road Bridge
0:40 River Thurso
0:54 Sir George's Street
1:15 The Episcopalian Church
1:40 Sir George's Street
2:32 Traill Street
2:44 Thurso War Memorial
3:12 Sir John's Square
3:33 Statue of Sir John Sinclair
3:44 St. Peter's and St. Andrew's Church
4:27 Sir John's Square
4:48 Statue of Sir John Sinclair
5:27 Sir John's Square
5:30 Thurso War Memorial
5:44 Traill Street
6:52 The Meadow Well
7:23 Mansons Lane
7:27 Traill Street
8:19 Rotterdam Street
8:39 Thurso Burgh Chambers
9:00 Rotterdam Street
9:46 High Street
10:01 Thurso Town Hall
10:40 Couper Street
11:22 Couper Square
12:21 Thurso, Caithness
12:52 Wilson Lane
13:17 The Turnpike
13:56 Shore Street
14:11 Wilson Lane
14:54 Old St. Peter's Kirk
17:20 Kirk View
17:30 Shore Street
18:16 Riverside Road
18:38 River Thurso
19:25 Thurso Castle
20:46 View towards Orkney and Dunnet Head
21:05 Thurso Pier
21:27 View towards Orkney and Dunnet Head
21:34 Thank you for watching!
Stats for nerds:
Distance walked: 0.9 miles/1.4km
Step count: 1800 steps (approx.)
Time taken: 21 mins 20 secs
Average speed: 2.5mph/4kmh
Please do not use any footage from this video without my permission.
- published: 29 Aug 2021
- views: 26454
13:04
A Tour of WICK in Caithness Scotland + Old Man of WICK | NC500 E3
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- Duration: 13:04
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NC500 E3: Taking a self-guided tour of Wick, the largest town in Caithness & home of the world’s shortest street. Also exploring the Old Man of Wick - a nearby ...
NC500 E3: Taking a self-guided tour of Wick, the largest town in Caithness & home of the world’s shortest street. Also exploring the Old Man of Wick - a nearby castle forming part of historic Scotland.
➡️ See more from my NC500 Road Trip here → https://bit.ly/mwt_NC500
As I was heading for Wick along the North Coast 500 I decided to stop by the Old Castle on route and see a piece of historic Scotland with my own eyes. The ruins of the 12th century castle are a 10 minute walk from the car park, to get there I followed a slightly uphill unpaved trail along a stunning cliff edged coastline.
Once there I was able to follow the cliff edge around to a tiny peninsula where the old castle was built nearly 900 years ago - as long as you're careful it's possible to walk amongst the ruins and admire its historical importance. Although windy I was able to get the drone up for some aerial shots of the castle and miles of beautiful Caithness countryside.
After making it back to the car I headed into the town of Wick to do a bit of sightseeing and a self guided walking tour. Wick is a lovely little town to visit in the Scottish Highlands offering a glimpse of everyday life along the North Coast 500. I always enjoy walking the streets and soaking in the atmosphere of all the places I visit, it also continued the theme of historical sights in Scotland owing to the fact that it’s a former Viking settlement - as a consequence it is set on the mouth of a beautiful river making it easy to access from the sea. Evidence of life there can be traced back to the Iron Age.
It was great to spend an hour of two walking around Wick and breathing in some of that fresh Scottish air. I walked the High Street, followed a short river trail, took a look at the harbour, learnt a thing or two about Alexander Bain and the electric clock, and got to see Ebenezer Place - the world's shortest street.
My road trip around the NC500 is starting to warm up - there is literally something to see wherever you go and choosing where to stop becomes a series of choices as to what I have time for and what I don't. Anyway, loving Scotland so far and looking forward to seeing more in the coming days!
📖 CHAPTERS:
📖 00:00 Intro
📖 01:02 Old Man of Wick (Castle of Wick)
📖 07:07 Exploring Wick, Scotland
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NC500 E3: Taking a self-guided tour of Wick, the largest town in Caithness & home of the world’s shortest street. Also exploring the Old Man of Wick - a nearby castle forming part of historic Scotland.
➡️ See more from my NC500 Road Trip here → https://bit.ly/mwt_NC500
As I was heading for Wick along the North Coast 500 I decided to stop by the Old Castle on route and see a piece of historic Scotland with my own eyes. The ruins of the 12th century castle are a 10 minute walk from the car park, to get there I followed a slightly uphill unpaved trail along a stunning cliff edged coastline.
Once there I was able to follow the cliff edge around to a tiny peninsula where the old castle was built nearly 900 years ago - as long as you're careful it's possible to walk amongst the ruins and admire its historical importance. Although windy I was able to get the drone up for some aerial shots of the castle and miles of beautiful Caithness countryside.
After making it back to the car I headed into the town of Wick to do a bit of sightseeing and a self guided walking tour. Wick is a lovely little town to visit in the Scottish Highlands offering a glimpse of everyday life along the North Coast 500. I always enjoy walking the streets and soaking in the atmosphere of all the places I visit, it also continued the theme of historical sights in Scotland owing to the fact that it’s a former Viking settlement - as a consequence it is set on the mouth of a beautiful river making it easy to access from the sea. Evidence of life there can be traced back to the Iron Age.
It was great to spend an hour of two walking around Wick and breathing in some of that fresh Scottish air. I walked the High Street, followed a short river trail, took a look at the harbour, learnt a thing or two about Alexander Bain and the electric clock, and got to see Ebenezer Place - the world's shortest street.
My road trip around the NC500 is starting to warm up - there is literally something to see wherever you go and choosing where to stop becomes a series of choices as to what I have time for and what I don't. Anyway, loving Scotland so far and looking forward to seeing more in the coming days!
📖 CHAPTERS:
📖 00:00 Intro
📖 01:02 Old Man of Wick (Castle of Wick)
📖 07:07 Exploring Wick, Scotland
🟡 Please consider SUBSCRIBING, it's free & really helps my channel grow → http://bit.ly/2RyPwto
🏴 See more of my videos from the NC500 here → http://bit.ly/mwt_NC500
❤️ Don’t Forget to LIKE & SHARE if you enjoyed the video, they really help!
🎙️ Feel free to ask any questions! All FEEDBACK and COMMENTS welcome!!
📷 Connect with me on INSTAGRAM → http://bit.ly/mwt_instagram
🎵 Calm the Sea by Heath Cantu
🎵 I'm Not That Girl (Instrumental Version) by The Devil's Sway
🎵 See What I See by Alex Ora
🎵
🎵 Music by Epidemic Sound. Get a FREE month here → http://bit.ly/2LB53FZ
- published: 19 Mar 2021
- views: 14588
2:52
Hill O' Many Stanes | Neolithic Age | History of the World | Caithness | Scotland | Before Caledonia
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- Uploaded Date: 20 May 2020
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'Before Caledonia' A Journey Through Scotland's Ancient Sites.
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Hill O’Many Stanes | Lybster | Caithness | Scotland
The best preserved and biggest collection of prehistoric stone rows in Caithness and east Sutherland can be found at the ‘Hill O’Many Stanes’. Around two hundred small stones (miniliths) radiate out like a fan from a rocky knoll down a low hill slope in an area roughly 30.5m by 61m.
It is thought the ‘Hill O’Many Stanes’ originates from 2000BC. The thin slabs of flagstone have been laid out, north to south in around twenty two rows. The miniliths have been packed at the base with smaller stones, the tallest is about 1m high.
It is estimated around six hundred mililiths would originally have completed the pattern. Over the previous one hundred years, fifty stones have been lost. To the east is small hollows packed with stones that suggests further rows.
Some theories regarding the function of the site is religious gatherings, the farming cycle, lunar and solar observations. Archaeoastronomer, Professor Alexander Thom said ‘the site is Certainly a lunar computer’. Other Megalithic sites in Scotland with Sun and Moon connections are Maeshowe and Callanish.
The Scottish Highlands have other stone row sites like Camster, Dirlot and Loch of Yarrows. Carnac in France is the best known location in the world for Megalithic stone rows. Dartmoor in England also holds multiple rows.
The placement of the stones with the sea view may have been important to our ancient ancestors, who put a lot of time, effort and planning into this site. The Hill O’Many Stanes is situated south of Wick, near Lybster and just off the A99 road, the site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.
A BIG thanks to our ancient ancestors.
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'Before Caledonia' A Journey Through Scotland's Ancient Sites.
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Hill O’Many Stanes | Lybster | Caithness | Scotland
The best preserved and biggest collection of prehistoric stone rows in Caithness and east Sutherland can be found at the ‘Hill O’Many Stanes’. Around two hundred small stones (miniliths) radiate out like a fan from a rocky knoll down a low hill slope in an area roughly 30.5m by 61m.
It is thought the ‘Hill O’Many Stanes’ originates from 2000BC. The thin slabs of flagstone have been laid out, north to south in around twenty two rows. The miniliths have been packed at the base with smaller stones, the tallest is about 1m high.
It is estimated around six hundred mililiths would originally have completed the pattern. Over the previous one hundred years, fifty stones have been lost. To the east is small hollows packed with stones that suggests further rows.
Some theories regarding the function of the site is religious gatherings, the farming cycle, lunar and solar observations. Archaeoastronomer, Professor Alexander Thom said ‘the site is Certainly a lunar computer’. Other Megalithic sites in Scotland with Sun and Moon connections are Maeshowe and Callanish.
The Scottish Highlands have other stone row sites like Camster, Dirlot and Loch of Yarrows. Carnac in France is the best known location in the world for Megalithic stone rows. Dartmoor in England also holds multiple rows.
The placement of the stones with the sea view may have been important to our ancient ancestors, who put a lot of time, effort and planning into this site. The Hill O’Many Stanes is situated south of Wick, near Lybster and just off the A99 road, the site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.
A BIG thanks to our ancient ancestors.
- published: 20 May 2020
- views: 1551
2:51
Venture North Discovery: Winter in Caithness and Sutherland
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- Duration: 2:51
- Uploaded Date: 14 Oct 2021
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Discover the appeal of the winter months in Caithness & Sutherland!
Venture North Discovery Film: Winter
Produced & Directed by Jill Innes, Storyboard Films
...
Discover the appeal of the winter months in Caithness & Sutherland!
Venture North Discovery Film: Winter
Produced & Directed by Jill Innes, Storyboard Films
Additional content from Chris Sinclair, Sinclair Aerial Surveys.
Night sky footage from Maciej Winiarczyk.
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Discover the appeal of the winter months in Caithness & Sutherland!
Venture North Discovery Film: Winter
Produced & Directed by Jill Innes, Storyboard Films
Additional content from Chris Sinclair, Sinclair Aerial Surveys.
Night sky footage from Maciej Winiarczyk.
Follow Venture North on Facebook: www.facebook.com/venturenorthscotland/
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- published: 14 Oct 2021
- views: 34849
21:56
The coastline around Wick in Caithness has a lot to offer. Join us as we explore by land and by sea!
Wick is a remote community in the far north east of Scotland, so far north it's almost at ...
published: 29 Apr 2022
The coastline around Wick in Caithness has a lot to offer. Join us as we explore by land and by sea!
The coastline around Wick in Caithness has a lot to offer. Join us as we explore by land and by sea!
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Wick is a remote community in the far north east of Scotland, so far north it's almost at John O'Groats. Its location forgives it for being a bit of a dreary town at first glance, and to be honest, we've never stopped before for anything more than a coffee.
So join us as we at last dedicate some time to explore a surprisingly diverse coastline. It will include a boat trip, a historic wee harbour, a lighthouse, a castle and more. Wick for us may never be considered a destination in its own right, but when in the area, we will now have more than an excuse to stop and relive a memorable couple of days.
Filmed on location in Wick, Caithness on 14th and 15th April 2022.
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Caithness - The Far North
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published: 29 Sep 2016
Caithness - The Far North
Caithness - The Far North
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A short travel video of Caithness, the far north of mainland Britain. Filmed by Airborne Lens, Scotland's leading aerial imagery and digital media specialists.
Caithness and North Coast Sutherland is a largely area of unspoilt, dramatic scenery in the far north of Scotland, indeed, on the extreme edge of Europe.
The coast is low-lying on the east, and majestic on the north, with high cliffs and offshore stacks at places like Duncansby Head. Wick and Thurso are the main settlements, based around harbours and making their living on a mix of fishing and tourism. Inland is the desolate flat peat bog and moorland of the Flow Country, one of the last true wilderness areas in Europe. While the population of the Flow Country is sparse, it is a popular home for numerous rare plants, insects and birds.
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BBC Landward - Caithness Broch, Castles and Cairns!
What do images come to mind when you think of Caithness Flagstone? The Flow Country? The J...
published: 08 Feb 2017
BBC Landward - Caithness Broch, Castles and Cairns!
BBC Landward - Caithness Broch, Castles and Cairns!
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What do images come to mind when you think of Caithness Flagstone? The Flow Country? The John O'Groats signpost?
Not many people know about Caithness' incredible ancient monumtes, so Caithness Broch Project invited the Dougie Vipond and the BBC Landward team to come and check out some of Caithness' most fascinating prehistoric and historic sites!
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Thurso, Caithness (Travel Guide): Explore Scotland's Vibrant North Coast Capital #nc500
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published: 20 Jul 2021
Thurso, Caithness (Travel Guide): Explore Scotland's Vibrant North Coast Capital #nc500
Thurso, Caithness (Travel Guide): Explore Scotland's Vibrant North Coast Capital #nc500
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Thurso is the northernmost town on the British mainland, sitting at the same latitude as Juneau, Alaska. It marks the end of the British rail network and ferries set sail for Orkney from the adjacent harbour at Scrabster. The popularity of the NC 500 route is also attracting more visitors to this friendly town. There are plenty of accommodation options with both historic and chain hotels as well as a large camp site overlooking the beach.
Visitors will find an array of independent shops and cafes. In this film I visit the studio and workshop of Lindsey Gallacher as well as the first arts and crafts market promoted by the Thurso Community Development Trust. Visit the Trust's facebook page to catch up on their programme of events.
The town's name derives from Thor’s river or Bull’s river, depending on which historian you listen to. It lies in the historic county of Caithness, which was settled by the Vikings and has strong ties with Orkney across the Pentland Firth.
The oldest surviving building in the town is St Peters church (1125) which is wait for it, almost 900 years old. A truly Viking relic, even older than St Magnus cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney. It remained in operation until 1832 when it was replaced by the handsome form of the church of St Peter and St Andrew. The grid pattern of central Thurso was laid out in the 19th century and the town then changed little until its population nearly doubled in the 1950s when the nearby Dounreay poor station was opened. It is now in the decommissioning process but remains an important local employer.
The swells of the Pentland Firth have made Thurso the Surfing capital of Scotland, holding the Scottish, British and European surfing championships. The views from the town beach, towards Dunnet Head and Hoy are stunning.
The adjacent village of Scrabster is the embarkation point for the Northlink ferry to Orkney as well as being a busy commercial link with the distant Faroe Islands and Iceland and a thriving fishing harbour. Not surprising you can be very well fed in Scrabster (I go there regularly)!
Is Thurso worth visiting? A popular Google question. Answer: Yes (watch the film!)
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Venture North Discovery: Summer in Caithness & Sutherland
Venture North Discovery Film: Summer
Produced & Directed by Jill Innes, Storyboard Films
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Venture North Discovery: Summer in Caithness & Sutherland
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Produced & Directed by Jill Innes, Storyboard Films
UAV Camera Operator: Chris Sinclair, Sinclair Aerial Surveys.
Common dolphins footage from Karen Munro.
Steam Train aerial footage from Ali Elder.
With grateful thanks to all the local businesses, tourism organisations and visitor attractions who helped us to make this fantastic film.
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Wick, Caithness【4K】| Town Centre Walk 2021
Join me for a walk around the centre of Wick, the second-most northerly town on the island...
published: 01 Sep 2021
Wick, Caithness【4K】| Town Centre Walk 2021
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Join me for a walk around the centre of Wick, the second-most northerly town on the island of Great Britain! With over a thousand years of riveting history concentrated on just a few small roads, this former Viking stronghold in the far north of Scotland developed to be the world's biggest herring port, and is now even home to the world's shortest street too!
On our walk around Wick, we pass a number of interesting landmarks, including Wick River, the Mackays Hotel, Ebenezer Place (the world's shortest street), Wick War Memorial, Bridge Street, Wick Town Hall, The Royal National Mòd Flower Clock, Wick Bridge Street Church, Wick High Street, Wick Market Place, The Alexander Bain Pub (former Post Office), The Camps Bar, Wick Harbour Bridge, Wick Bay, Pulteneytown, Telford House, Telford Street, Wick Harbour, The Old Fog Cannon, Wick Memorial Garden, Wick Heritage Museum, Bank Row and Wick River once again.
Thank you so much to the following sites which really helped me out in my research of Wick:
https://www.venture-north.co.uk/guides/wick-east/wick-history
https://canmore.org.uk/
https://www.scottish-places.info/towns/townfirst569.html
https://www.britainexpress.com/scotland/Highlands/Caithness/wick.htm
https://artuk.org/visit/venues/wick-town-hall-6620
http://www.caithness.org/community/worship/cos/bridgestreetwick/index.htm
https://www.caithness.org/caithnessfieldclub/bulletins/1981/april/markets_in_caithness_old_days.htm
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pub-histories/scotland/highland/the-alexander-bain-wick
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4226610
https://www.scotlandmag.com/the-story-of-prohibition-in-wick-caithness/
https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/wick/heritage/index.html
0:00 Wick River and Bridge Street
0:21 Wick River
0:32 River Street
1:07 Mackays Hotel
1:14 Ebenezer Place (the shortest street in the world!)
1:41 River Street
1:48 Wick War Memorial
2:11 Bridge Street
2:49 Wick River
2:57 Bridge Street
3:26 Wick Town Hall
3:46 Royal National Mòd Flower Clock
3:55 Wick Town Hall
4:30 Former Bridge Street Church
4:48 Wick Town Hall
5:10 Bridge Street
5:27 Clydesdale Bank
5:46 Bridge Street
6:06 High Street
6:41 Market Place and The Alexander Bain
7:20 High Street
8:03 View towards Wick Harbour Bridge
8:18 High Street
8:50 The Camps Bar
9:00 High Street
9:08 Wick Harbour Bridge
9:56 View towards Wick Bay
10:14 Wick Harbour Bridge
10:55 Williamson Street
11:48 Telford House
12:17 Telford Street
13:07 Harbour Quay
13:35 Wick Harbour
14:40 The Old Fog Cannon
15:27 Harbour Place
16:00 Bank Row
16:23 Wick Memorial Garden
17:12 Bank Row
17:29 Wick Heritage Museum
18:05 Bank Row
19:25 Miller Street
20:12 Telford Street
20:49 Miller Street
21:21 Burn Street
21:53 River Street
22:50 Wick River and Bridge Street
23:11 Thank you for watching!
Stats for nerds:
Distance walked: 1.1 miles/1.8km
Step count: 2200 steps (approx.)
Time taken: 22 mins 51 secs
Average speed: 2.9mph/4.7kmh
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Thurso, Caithness【4K】| Town Centre Walk 2021
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published: 29 Aug 2021
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Join me for a walk around the centre of the most northerly town on the island of Great Britain: Thurso! Formerly a part of Norway, the town grew up as a Viking port, before becoming one of the most economically important towns in Scotland. Home to history and spectacular views galore - there's a whole lot to see in Thurso!
On our walk around Thurso, we pass a number of interesting landmarks, including the River Thurso, the Episcopalian Church, Thurso War Memorial, Sir John's Square, the statue of Sir John Sinclair, St. Peter's and St. Andrew's Church, Rotterdam Street, the Burgh Chambers, Thurso Town Hall, Fisherbiggins, The Turnpike, Old St. Peter's Kirk, Thurso Castle, Thurso Bay, the Pentland Firth and the Orkney Islands.
Thank you so much to the following sites for their help in my research of Thurso:
http://www.thursointeractive.co.uk/ (This is an amazing website - one of the best local history resources I've ever found - highly recommended if you're visiting Thurso or are going to visit!)
https://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=1130
http://www.highstreetuk.com/thurso/
https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/thurso/caithnesshorizons/index.html
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/tours/clan-sinclair-in-caithness-ce67f435
0:00 River Thurso
0:30 Thurso Road Bridge
0:40 River Thurso
0:54 Sir George's Street
1:15 The Episcopalian Church
1:40 Sir George's Street
2:32 Traill Street
2:44 Thurso War Memorial
3:12 Sir John's Square
3:33 Statue of Sir John Sinclair
3:44 St. Peter's and St. Andrew's Church
4:27 Sir John's Square
4:48 Statue of Sir John Sinclair
5:27 Sir John's Square
5:30 Thurso War Memorial
5:44 Traill Street
6:52 The Meadow Well
7:23 Mansons Lane
7:27 Traill Street
8:19 Rotterdam Street
8:39 Thurso Burgh Chambers
9:00 Rotterdam Street
9:46 High Street
10:01 Thurso Town Hall
10:40 Couper Street
11:22 Couper Square
12:21 Thurso, Caithness
12:52 Wilson Lane
13:17 The Turnpike
13:56 Shore Street
14:11 Wilson Lane
14:54 Old St. Peter's Kirk
17:20 Kirk View
17:30 Shore Street
18:16 Riverside Road
18:38 River Thurso
19:25 Thurso Castle
20:46 View towards Orkney and Dunnet Head
21:05 Thurso Pier
21:27 View towards Orkney and Dunnet Head
21:34 Thank you for watching!
Stats for nerds:
Distance walked: 0.9 miles/1.4km
Step count: 1800 steps (approx.)
Time taken: 21 mins 20 secs
Average speed: 2.5mph/4kmh
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A Tour of WICK in Caithness Scotland + Old Man of WICK | NC500 E3
NC500 E3: Taking a self-guided tour of Wick, the largest town in Caithness & home of the w...
published: 19 Mar 2021
A Tour of WICK in Caithness Scotland + Old Man of WICK | NC500 E3
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NC500 E3: Taking a self-guided tour of Wick, the largest town in Caithness & home of the world’s shortest street. Also exploring the Old Man of Wick - a nearby castle forming part of historic Scotland.
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As I was heading for Wick along the North Coast 500 I decided to stop by the Old Castle on route and see a piece of historic Scotland with my own eyes. The ruins of the 12th century castle are a 10 minute walk from the car park, to get there I followed a slightly uphill unpaved trail along a stunning cliff edged coastline.
Once there I was able to follow the cliff edge around to a tiny peninsula where the old castle was built nearly 900 years ago - as long as you're careful it's possible to walk amongst the ruins and admire its historical importance. Although windy I was able to get the drone up for some aerial shots of the castle and miles of beautiful Caithness countryside.
After making it back to the car I headed into the town of Wick to do a bit of sightseeing and a self guided walking tour. Wick is a lovely little town to visit in the Scottish Highlands offering a glimpse of everyday life along the North Coast 500. I always enjoy walking the streets and soaking in the atmosphere of all the places I visit, it also continued the theme of historical sights in Scotland owing to the fact that it’s a former Viking settlement - as a consequence it is set on the mouth of a beautiful river making it easy to access from the sea. Evidence of life there can be traced back to the Iron Age.
It was great to spend an hour of two walking around Wick and breathing in some of that fresh Scottish air. I walked the High Street, followed a short river trail, took a look at the harbour, learnt a thing or two about Alexander Bain and the electric clock, and got to see Ebenezer Place - the world's shortest street.
My road trip around the NC500 is starting to warm up - there is literally something to see wherever you go and choosing where to stop becomes a series of choices as to what I have time for and what I don't. Anyway, loving Scotland so far and looking forward to seeing more in the coming days!
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Hill O' Many Stanes | Neolithic Age | History of the World | Caithness | Scotland | Before Caledonia
'Before Caledonia' A Journey Through Scotland's Ancient Sites.
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Hill O’Many Stanes | Lybster | Caithness | Scotland
The best preserved and biggest collection of prehistoric stone rows in Caithness and east Sutherland can be found at the ‘Hill O’Many Stanes’. Around two hundred small stones (miniliths) radiate out like a fan from a rocky knoll down a low hill slope in an area roughly 30.5m by 61m.
It is thought the ‘Hill O’Many Stanes’ originates from 2000BC. The thin slabs of flagstone have been laid out, north to south in around twenty two rows. The miniliths have been packed at the base with smaller stones, the tallest is about 1m high.
It is estimated around six hundred mililiths would originally have completed the pattern. Over the previous one hundred years, fifty stones have been lost. To the east is small hollows packed with stones that suggests further rows.
Some theories regarding the function of the site is religious gatherings, the farming cycle, lunar and solar observations. Archaeoastronomer, Professor Alexander Thom said ‘the site is Certainly a lunar computer’. Other Megalithic sites in Scotland with Sun and Moon connections are Maeshowe and Callanish.
The Scottish Highlands have other stone row sites like Camster, Dirlot and Loch of Yarrows. Carnac in France is the best known location in the world for Megalithic stone rows. Dartmoor in England also holds multiple rows.
The placement of the stones with the sea view may have been important to our ancient ancestors, who put a lot of time, effort and planning into this site. The Hill O’Many Stanes is situated south of Wick, near Lybster and just off the A99 road, the site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.
A BIG thanks to our ancient ancestors.
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Venture North Discovery: Winter in Caithness and Sutherland
Discover the appeal of the winter months in Caithness & Sutherland!
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published: 14 Oct 2021
Venture North Discovery: Winter in Caithness and Sutherland
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Discover the appeal of the winter months in Caithness & Sutherland!
Venture North Discovery Film: Winter
Produced & Directed by Jill Innes, Storyboard Films
Additional content from Chris Sinclair, Sinclair Aerial Surveys.
Night sky footage from Maciej Winiarczyk.
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Caithness and Sutherland (UK Parliament constituency)
Caithness and Sutherland was a county constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1918 to 1997. It elected one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election.
The constituency was created by merging the constituencies of Caithness and Sutherland and the Dornoch and Wick components of the Wick Burghs constituency.
In 1997 the constituency was superseded by the creation of Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, which merged Caithness and Sutherland and the Easter Ross area of Ross, Cromarty and Skye.
Caithness and Sutherland was geographically the largest constituency in the United Kingdom.
1918 constituency reform
The creation of Caithness and Sutherland as a single constituency was a part of a package of boundary reform also affecting many other parts of the United Kingdom. The reform was the first since the Redistribution of Seats Act of 1885, and its main aim was to make constituencies more equal in terms of the sizes of their electorates.
This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Caithness_and_Sutherland_(UK_Parliament_constituency)
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