Wick (Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Ùige [ˈinivɪɾʲˈuːkʲə]; Scots: Week[3]) is a town and royal burgh in Caithness, in the far north of Scotland. The town straddles the River Wick and extends along both sides of Wick Bay.

The former Viking settlement of Wick is the principal town in the far north of the mainland. The town sits astride the River Wick, stretching along both sides of Wick Bay, and holds the claim …

Wick is a popular destination for those visiting Scottish beaches for water sports during the summer. Wick and Sinclair’s Bay’s most popular choices for visitors are windsurfing and sand-yachting. You can also visit Wick Harbour Marina and River Wick and enjoy an exciting tour of the East Caithness coastline.

The town has an unusual claim to fame – boasting ‘the world’s shortest street’! Ebenezer Place measures just over 2 metres and has just 1 door. Castles can be found close by – Keiss Castle, Castle Sinclair Girinigoe and the Castle of Old Wick, also known as ‘the Old Man of Wick’.

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Wick, royal burgh (town) and fishing port, Highland council area, historic county of Caithness, Scotland. An ancient Norse settlement on the North Sea, situated about 14 miles (23 km) south of John o’Groats, Wick developed as a fishing port and …

The Town of Wick is in the far north east of Scotland, the most north-easterly town on the UK. The town has a rich heritage where it played an important role in herring fishing.

Wick is a historic seaport town in the northeastern corner of Scotland and the largest town in Caithness after Thurso. The town name comes from the Viking word 'vic', meaning a bay, and the Vikings were the first to settle here at the mouth of the River Wick.

Nov 12, 2024 · In the far North of Scotland lies a town in the royal burgh of Caithness. Straddling the river and bay of its namesake, Wick is a popular stop for folk who drive the legendary North Coast 500 (NC500) road trip, one of the most spectacular in the world.

Jan 30, 2025 · Wick is located on a low-lying bay at the mouth of the River Wick on the far north-east coast of Scotland, in the county of Caithness, approximately 665 miles north of London and 25 miles south-east of Thurso. The town has a population of around 8,000.