Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Old Fog Cannon
Old Fog Cannon — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Fog Cannon is a other located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Wick Heritage Centre showcases furnished rooms that reflect the history of Wick, featuring authentic household items. Visitors can explore the museum's displays, the garden, and the Isabella Fortuna, providing a glimpse into the town's past.
Place summary
The Old Fog Cannon is located in the Scottish Highlands. It is an historical maritime signal device, notable for its use in foggy conditions to alert vessels of nearby hazards.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.4398, -3.0864
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Phone
- 01955 605205
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10am; last entry 3.45pm
- Official site
- www.wickheritage.org
Sources
- osm: node/7344217500 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Fog Cannon?
- Old Fog Cannon is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5EY).
- What is Old Fog Cannon?
- Old Fog Cannon — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Fog Cannon?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5EY.
- Is Old Fog Cannon free to visit?
- Yes, Old Fog Cannon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Fog Cannon?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5EY.