Villages · Scottish Islands
East Canisbay
In or near John o'Groats.
East Canisbay — a village in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
East Canisbay is a village located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its coastal scenery and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into rural life in Scotland, with a small community and local amenities. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere and access to the surrounding natural landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 58.6333, -3.1167
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4YH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- manual: geonames-2650487 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Canisbay
Historic churches · 0.4 km
West Canisbay
Villages · 1.0 km
Canisbay Parish Church
Cemeteries · 1.1 km
Stroma View
Campsites · 1.2 km
Canisbay Parish War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Huna Lifeboat Station
Islands · 1.3 km
Huna House
Lighthouses · 1.6 km
Huna
Other places · 2.0 km
Bridge, John O'Groats Mill
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
John O'Groats Mill
Watermills · 2.2 km
Gills Bay
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Gills Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.7 km
Nearby
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Canisbay Parish Church
Canisbay Parish Church in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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Canisbay Parish War Memorial
Canisbay Parish War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Islands · Scottish Islands
Huna Lifeboat Station
Huna Lifeboat Station in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near East Canisbay
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Natural Retreats
Natural Retreats — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Ferry View Campsite
Ferry View Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
John O'Groats Caravan and Camping Site
John O'Groats Caravan and Camping Site — a campsite in scotland islands.
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WIndhaven
WIndhaven — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site
Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
The Alexander Bain
The Alexander Bain in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Canisbay?
- East Canisbay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4YH).
- What is East Canisbay?
- East Canisbay — a village in scotland islands.
- How do I get to East Canisbay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW1 4YH.
- How do I get to East Canisbay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4YH. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.