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Viewpoints Β· Scottish Islands

Stacks of Duncansby

In or near John o'Groats.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Stacks of Duncansby is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Stacks of Duncansby, viewpoints in Scottish Islands

JThomas β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Stacks of Duncansby is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 58.6388Β°, -3.0283Β°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Place summary

Stacks of Duncansby is a viewpoint located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW1. This natural formation features dramatic sea stacks that rise steeply from the North Sea, offering striking coastal views.

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

Coordinates
58.6388, -3.0283
District
Highland
Postcode
KW1 4YS
Parliamentary constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Sources

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands

Duncansby Head

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Lighthouses Β· Scottish Islands

Duncansby Head Lighthouse

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Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Islands

Duncansby Head

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands

South Stack of Duncansby

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Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Islands

Bay of Sannick

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Shell Beach

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Where to eat & stay near Stacks of Duncansby

Places to stay

John o' Groats - 1979 - geograph.org.uk - 2473588πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Islands

John O'Groats Caravan and Camping Site

John O'Groats Caravan and Camping Site β€” a campsite in scotland islands.

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Caravan parks Β· Scottish Islands

Natural Retreats

Natural Retreats β€” a caravan park in scotland islands.

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Campsites Β· Scottish Islands

Stroma View

Stroma View β€” a campsite in scotland islands.

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Campsites Β· Scottish Islands

Ferry View Campsite

Ferry View Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland islands.

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Campsites Β· Scottish Highlands

Informal campsite

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Campsites Β· Scottish Islands

WIndhaven

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

The Alexander Bain

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stacks of Duncansby?
Stacks of Duncansby is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4YS).
What is Stacks of Duncansby?
Stacks of Duncansby is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Stacks of Duncansby?
The nearest town is John o'Groats. Drivers can use postcode KW1 4YS.
Is Stacks of Duncansby free to visit?
Yes, Stacks of Duncansby is free to enter.
How do I get to Stacks of Duncansby?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4YS. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.