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Europe Scotland Caithness Duncansby Head lighthouse Duncansby Head lighthouse Lighthouse in Caithness CC BY-SA 3.0 / Russ McLean Duncansby Head is the most north-easterly part of both the Scottish and British mainlands, slightly northeast of John o' Groats.
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Duncansby Head Lighthouse, United Kingdom
Duncansby Head is accessed via a narrow road, 2 miles from John o'Groats (turn off the A99 opposite the village post office). A small, free car park is available close to the lighthouse. Arriving by bus Stagecoach bus services operate to John o'Groats daily from Wick and Thurso; Duncansby Head is a 30-minute walk from the village. Accessibility
Duncansby Head Lighthouse in John O'Groats, SC, United Kingdom
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Description: Duncansby Head is the furthest point by road, on the north/east coast, from Lands End, down in Cornwall, being a good mile or two further on than the nearby John O'Groats. At it's very tip is situated the Duncansby Head Lighthouse. T here are some magnificent views of the Orkney Islands from the mainland as well as the nearby.
Duncansby Head Lighthouse, John o'Groats, Caithness, Highlands
Once you get to Duncansby Head Lighthouse - built in 1924 but now unmanned - you'll be able to explore the nearby Site of Special Scientific Interest at Duncansby Stacks that continues south to include the 4-mile stretch of coast further down at Skirza Head.
Duncansby Head, Lighthouse and Stacks, Caithness, Scotland.
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Caithness Two miles east of John O'Groats, Duncansby Head has a small lighthouse and 60m-high cliffs sheltering nesting fulmars. A 15-minute walk through a sheep paddock yields spectacular views of the sea-surrounded monoliths known as Duncansby Stacks. Suggest an edit to this attraction Lonely Planet's must-see attractions Maeshowe 25.15 MILES
Duncansby Head Lighthouse, United Kingdom
The Duncansby Head Lighthouse sits high above the towering cliffs on the very tip of Scotland, before dropping, sharply, into the North Sea below. Indeed, the views across to the Orkney Islands are quite something, leading the eye over the choppy waters of the Pentland Firth.
Duncansby Stacks and Lighthouse in Caithness, Scotland Mackays Hotel
To help ships navigate the treacherous waters, Duncansby Head Lighthouse was built in 1924, replacing a WWI foghorn. The engineer behind the lighthouse was David Alan Stevenson, whose family designed and built many of Scotland most famous lighthouses.
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Duncansby Head Lighthouse was built in 1924. Its design departed from the traditional round tower and instead the building, including ther concrete lantern, is square. Graphic on the right is via Wikimedia. The lighthouse was automated in 1997.
Duncansby Head Lighthouse
By Gary King " Looking for puffins " May 2021 We walked all around here, found all manner of sea birds including shags, Gillimots, and of course the illusive Puffin. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing Tours & experiences Explore different ways to experience this place. See options All photos (741)
Duncansby Head Lighthouse in John O'Groats, SC, United Kingdom
Duncansby Head Lighthouse is situated in Caithness, Highland, in north-eastern Scotland. It is the most northeasterly part of the British mainland. History The tidal streams flowing through the Pentland Firth earned it the title 'Hell's Mouth' in the days of sail and it's still a place where unwary ships can become play things of the sea.
Duncansby Head Lighthouse, Caithness
19/01/2021 Driving north, Scotland seems to never end. On the most north easterly piece of mainland Britain stands Duncansby Head. With the swirling waters of the Pentland Firth nearly 70 metres below and the jagged cliffs nearby the need for a lighthouse in this remote location can be seen.
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The Duncansby Stacks and Lighthouse Perched off the northeast corner of the British mainland lies the natural wonder of the Duncansby Stacks, as well as the lighthouse that guards these perilous shores. These 60m sea stacks tower high above the ferocious and unpredictable water of the North Sea.
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There is the Duncansby Lighthouse and the awe-inspiring, and most popular sighting, the Stacks of Duncansby. Other natural attractions in the area include Sannick Bay, the dramatic Geo of Sclaites, and Thirle Door. So have your camera in hand, as you will not be short of photo opportunities along the way! How to Get to Duncansby Stacks & Lighthouse