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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Scottish Islands

Scarfskerry

In or near John o'Groats.

Scarfskerry — a village in scotland islands.

Sedimentary sea stack - geograph.org.uk - 2160541

Rod Lightbody — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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

Scarfskerry is a village located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its coastal scenery and traditional Scottish architecture. The village offers a tranquil atmosphere, making it a suitable base for exploring the surrounding natural landscapes and maritime heritage. Visitors can expect a quiet environment with opportunities for walking and appreciating the local wildlife.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
58.6495, -3.2749
District
Highland
Postcode
KW14 8XW
Parliamentary constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Sedimentary sea stack - geograph.org.uk - 2160541📷 3

Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands

Scarfskerry, Broch site

Scarfskerry, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Sedimentary sea stack - geograph.org.uk - 2160541📷 5

Vineyards · Scottish Islands

Scarfskerry

Scarfskerry — a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Sedimentary sea stack - geograph.org.uk - 2160541📷 5

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands

Ratter, Cairn site

Ratter, Cairn site — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Public birdwatching hide at Loch of Mey - geograph.org.uk - 2408178📷 2

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands

Loch of Mey

Loch of Mey in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Old croft house at Burn Road, Rattar - geograph.org.uk - 5538630📷 5

Other places · Scottish Islands

Skarfskerry

Skarfskerry in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.

Pier at Phillip's Harbour, Wester Haven - geograph.org.uk - 5987389📷 3

Harbours & ports · Scottish Islands

Harrow harbour

Harrow harbour — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Scarfskerry

Places to stay

The Clett - geograph.org.uk - 7442305📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Islands

WIndhaven

WIndhaven — a campsite in scotland islands.

Freewindhaven.co.uk
Dunnet Bay - geograph.org.uk - 2146570📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Islands

Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site

Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland islands.

Close up, Elizabethan postbox, Gills - geograph.org.uk - 5105673📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Islands

Ferry View Campsite

Ferry View Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.

Freeferryview.scot
Huna Mission Hall - geograph.org.uk - 3694379📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Islands

Stroma View

Stroma View — a campsite in scotland islands.

Poor grazing field full of rushes - geograph.org.uk - 7447346📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Islands

Murkle Caravan Park

Murkle Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.

Freemurklecaravanpark.co.uk
Standing Stones outside the Shops and Craft Centre at John O'Groats - 1 - geograph.org.uk - 3661159📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Islands

Natural Retreats

Natural Retreats — a caravan park in scotland islands.

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Beach at Vaul - geograph.org.uk - 4491174📷 5

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Drochaid Ghriais - geograph.org.uk - 2642636📷 5

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Vatisker — a village in scotland highlands.

The beach at Valtos - geograph.org.uk - 1453006📷 5

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Valtos — a village in scotland highlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Scarfskerry?
Scarfskerry is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8XW).
What is Scarfskerry?
Scarfskerry — a village in scotland islands.
How do I get to Scarfskerry?
Drivers can use postcode KW14 8XW.
How do I get to Scarfskerry?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8XW. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.