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Castle of Old Wick (HS)

Wick

The ruins of the Castle of Old Wick are dramatically located on top of steep cliffs overlooking the sea. The simple four-storey tower is thought to have been built in the late 12th or early 13th century when Caithness was ruled by the Norse Earls of Orkney. This would make it one of the oldest stone keeps in Scotland. The remains of further ranges can be found along the promontory.