Towns & cities · Scottish Islands
Halkirk
Also known as: Hàcraig
Halkirk — village on the River Thurso in Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Halkirk is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 923 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village on the River Thurso in Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.5100°, -3.4900°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Halkirk (Scottish Gaelic: Hàcraig) is a village on the River Thurso in Caithness, in the Highland council area of Scotland. From Halkirk the B874 road runs towards Thurso in the north and towards Georgemas in the east. The village is within the parish of Halkirk, and is said by locals to be Scotland's first planned village.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5100, -3.4900
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW12 6YE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Population
- 923
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011584 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Halkirk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Halkirk - geograph.org.uk - 243153.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Halkirk
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Halkirk railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.6 km
Halkirk War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
John Sinclair Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Abbey Church
Abbeys & priories · 0.8 km
Old Parish Church, Halkirk
Cemeteries · 0.8 km
Halkirk United F.C.
Other places · 1.1 km
Braal Castle
Castles · 1.3 km
Housle Cairn, possible broch
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.5 km
Hoy railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.1 km
Georgemas Junction railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.3 km
Skinnet, Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
Halkirk is a village located in the Scottish Islands region, with a population of 923. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 923
- Constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Things to see in Halkirk
214 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Halkirk →
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Alexander Bain Monument
Alexander Bain Monument — Monument, dating to 1943.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Watten
Loch Watten — lake in Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows via Loch Burn to Wick River.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Tulach Buaile a' Chroic, Broch
Tulach Buaile a' Chroic, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Leosag (possible cairn or broch)
Leosag (possible cairn or broch) — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Balvedavist, Broch
Balvedavist, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Achingoul, Broch
Achingoul, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Torr an Fhidhlier, Broch
Torr an Fhidhlier, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Achies West, Broch
Achies West, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Dale Farm, Broch
Dale Farm, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Tulach Lochain Bhraseil, broch site
Tulach Lochain Bhraseil, broch site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Achanarras Farm, Broch site
Achanarras Farm, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge of Dunn, Broch site
Bridge of Dunn, Broch site — a bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
St Magnus' Chapel
St Magnus' Chapel — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Cnoc Donn Broch
Cnoc Donn Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Cairn Merk
Cairn Merk — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Tulach An Fhuarain, Broch
Tulach An Fhuarain, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Spittal Farm Broch
Spittal Farm Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Mybster Broch
Mybster Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Knockglass Broch
Knockglass Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Grey Cairn Broch
Grey Cairn Broch — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Tulach Mor Broch
Tulach Mor Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Tota An Dranndain Broch
Tota An Dranndain Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Achies Broch
Achies Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Watten Broch
Watten Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Halkirk
Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Halkirk — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Scottish Islands
Halkirk railway station
Halkirk railway station in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Halkirk War Memorial
Halkirk War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
John Sinclair Memorial
John Sinclair Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · Scottish Islands
Abbey Church
Abbey Church — a abbey in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Cemeteries · Scottish Islands
Old Parish Church, Halkirk
Old Parish Church, Halkirk in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Halkirk
Places to stay
📷 4Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Caithness Camping Pods
Caithness Camping Pods — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
Muthu Royal Hotel
Muthu Royal Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Murkle Caravan Park
Murkle Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Thurso Caravan Park
Thurso Caravan Park — a campsite 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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Borve — village on Barra, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Callanish — village in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Halkirk?
- Halkirk is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW12 6YE).
- What is Halkirk?
- Halkirk — village on the River Thurso in Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Halkirk?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW12 6YE.
- Is Halkirk free to visit?
- Yes, Halkirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Halkirk?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW12 6YE.