Wick sits at the eastern edge of the northern Scottish mainland in the historic county of Caithness, within the Highland council area of Scotland. The town grew up around the mouth of the Wick River and a natural harbour, its name reflecting Old Norse roots; in the 19th century Wick was a booming herring port and you can still see traces of that maritime past, including the dramatic ruin of Old Wick Castle on the headland.
Today Wick retains a working harbour and the celebrated Old Pulteney Distillery, known as a distinctly maritime malt, while the local economy mixes fishing, energy and tourism. It’s a handy base for visiting John o' Groats, Dunnet Head and Duncansby Head, and is served by Wick Airport, giving visitors a surprisingly accessible slice of northern coastal life.
Postcode districts covering Wick
Example postcodes in Wick
KW1 4NX, KW1 5HB, KW1 5NS, KW1 4QZ, KW1 4QP, KW1 4NG, KW1 5QR, KW1 4PA, KW1 4RE … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 71.5 miles115.1 km
- Aberdeen Airport 91.7 miles147.5 km
- Wick Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Georgemas Junction Railway Station 14.3 miles22.9 km
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Schools in Wick
- Newton Park Primary Primary
- Noss primary school Primary
- Wick High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Wick Harbour Harbour 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Stirkoke House Estate 3.1 miles5 km
- Barrock House Estate 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Skirza Haven Harbour 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Dunnet Forest Forest 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Braal Castle Estate 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Dunbeath Harbour Harbour 18 miles29 km