40 Reasons Why You Should NEVER EVER EVER visit Caithness. Ever.
Kenneth McElroy from Caithness Broch Project (a previous NC500 employee) has a stark warning for all of you planning a visit to mainland Scotland’s most northerly county…
1. Want to visit Caithness? Prepare for an underwhelming experience…
Image by Maciej Winiarcyk, Loch of Camster
2. Firstly, there’s the abysmal weather. There’s never been a beach day in Caithness!
Image by Alexdubber, Dunnet Head Lighthouse
But with beaches like these, why would you bother? They’re so deserted!
Image by Chris Sinclair Photography, Dunnet Bay
3. Caithness is just so remote and dull. Who could enjoy all of this?
Image by Land of Light Photography, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe at sunrise
4. Or sights like this?
Image by Karon Jappy, Forss River And Forss Mill
5. Let’s face it. Caithness is just not very colourful at all. Just look at this drab sunrise!
Image by Barry Scollay, Thurso Bay And Castle
6. The sunsets aren’t much better either.
Image by Paul Arrowsmith, Thurso Beach To Scrabster Bay
7. And once the sun’s gone, don’t expect much else either…
Image by Maciej Winiarcyk, Noss Head
8. Nope, nothing to see here!
Image by Chris Sinclair Photography, Castlehill
9. Besides, your view will be obstructed by all these ancient monuments.
Image by Chris Sinclair Photography, Camster Cairns
10. Which aren’t even impressive in the day time anyway!
Image by Chris Sinclair Photography, Camster Cairns
11. And just who on earth would be interested by Caithness’ numerous mystical and enigmatic brochs?
Image by Caithness Broch Project
12. Or this secret poem, beautifully carved into the rocks?
Image by Kennth McElroy
I’m not telling you where this is – it’s a secret!
13.Or Caithness’ array of the Game-Of-Thrones style castles – BORING!
Image Chris Sinclair Photography, Sinclair Girnigoe Castle
14. Another incredible castle…yawn!
By Andrew Simpson,Keiss Castle
15. Castle of Mey? More like Castle of ‘Meh’!
Image of Castle of Mey
16. The visitors aren’t much to rave about either!
Mey Games By Mey House: Luxury Rooms & Breakfast Prince Charles
17. But I suppose Caithness has some ALRIGHT walks, like Whaligoe Steps…
Image by Ann Brent Wilfort,Whaligoe Steps
Wait a second, you want me to climb HOW MANY STEPS?
Image by Gavin Paul Bird, Whaligoe Steps
(330, to be precise…)
18. At least the rest of Caithness is famously flat and boring. No challenging peaks to conquer, phew!
Image by Stephen Gibb, Morven From Maidens Pap
19. In fact the scenery in Caithness is rather boring.
Image by Charles Tait, Stacks Of Duncansby
I suppose some (weird) people would find this impressive.
20. And some (even weirder) people who would enjoy sailing through this massive sea arch!
Caithness Seacoast, Inside Cave
21. Of course don’t bother looking for wildlife if you’re out and about.
Image by Colin Campbell Photography, puffin at Duncasby
Puffins? Never heard of them.
22. Because there’s nothing.
Image by Karen Munro, Orca performing ‘spotting’ along the Caithness coast.
23. No opportunities, what so ever!
Image:John o’Groats Ferry
24. Caithness in not a place for nature lovers
Image by Karen Munro – Twit-twho’s taking a photo of me? (Sorry). A short-eared owl in Caithness.
25. And if you saw a cute baby animal, you’re probably just imagining things…
Image by Karen Munro, Baby seal pup…can’t handle…the cuteness!
26. Generally Caithness is void of anything remotely wild…
Image by Colin Campbell Photography
Braying deer on the Caithness moorland
27. …Not least the supposedly world class waves!
Image by Karen Munro Surf by Thurso East
Nope, Caithness sure doesn’t have surf conditions perfect for beginners and professionals alike….OH GREAT LOOK, ANOTHER CASTLE!
Image by Chris Sinclair Photography
Thurso Castle overlooking the Thurso East surf
28. And it’s not like there’s anywhere you can eat to top up your energy levels.
Image by Y-Not in Thurso
29. Nor is there anywhere that does fine dining with the fresh and delicious local produce!
Image by Mackay’s Hotel in their No.1 Bistro Restaurant
30. Especially for those who dislike seafood!
Image by Captain’s Galley Restaurant, Scrabster
31. Caithness can’t even do a good cup of coffee…
Image by Blue Door Coffee Shop And Diner
32. It’s not like there’s an award-winning gin distillery in Caithness, is there?
Image by Dunnet Bay Distillery
33. If you’re planning on visiting – forget it. All Caithness is good for is some signpost…
Image by Together Travel, John o’Groats
There’s not even anywhere nice to stay!
Image by Together Travel, John o’Groats
34. I mean how could anyone get to sleep with all those dazzling colours outside! Ridiculous!
Image by Together Travel, John o’Groats
35. Caithness is not for the arty types either!
Far North Gifts, spring sunset over Freswick
36. Pfft! Culture, you got to be kidding me!
Photo by Mey House: Luxury Rooms and Breakfast at the Mey Games.
….As you can see there is no fun to be had at local events!
37. Award winning whisky.. you’ll be lucky!
38. If you want to run around with a ball and a stick then be my guest…!
Image by Wick Golf Club
A hidden gem in the north Highlands? Really
Image by Reay Golf Club
39. Our hairy Heilan Cooos – you won’t find them here either!
Photo: Farm Buggy Tours
40. Let me make myself clear:
You. Will. Not. Fall. Madly. In. Love. With. Caithness.
Photo by Pauline Craw, Dunbeath
