Harbours & ports · Scottish Islands
Castlehill Harbour
In or near Halkirk.
Castlehill Harbour — harbour in Castlehill, Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castlehill Harbour is a place of interest in the Scottish Islands. Officially recognised as category C listed building. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 8.5 km away. Postcode area KW14.
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Official information
Castlehill Heritage Centre serves as a visitor experience and educational resource, showcasing the history and heritage of Castletown and the parish of Olrig. It features themed exhibitions and offers workshops on local crafts and skills, alongside trails that highlight the area's flagstone industry.
Place summary
Castlehill Harbour is a harbour located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW14. It is designated as a category C listed building, highlighting its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5981, -3.3816
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Phone
- 01847 821120
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 8.5 km
- Opening
- Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm; closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- Official site
- www.castletownheritage.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56620407 (CC0)
- commons: Harbour, Castlehill.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Castlehill Heritage Centre
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Castlehill Windmill,Olrig
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Castlehill Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
Castlehill Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
Castletown
Villages · 0.7 km
Olrig Parish War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Dunnet Beach
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Borgie House Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
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St Trothan's Church
Historic churches · 1.9 km
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Castlehill Broch
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Castlehill Broch
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Olrig Parish War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlehill Harbour?
- Castlehill Harbour is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8TG).
- What is Castlehill Harbour?
- Castlehill Harbour — harbour in Castlehill, Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Castlehill Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8TG.
- Is Castlehill Harbour a listed building?
- Castlehill Harbour is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- How do I get to Castlehill Harbour?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8TG. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.