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The Great Britain Guide

Viewpoints Β· Scottish Islands

Stacks of Duncansby

In or near John o'Groats.

Free admission

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

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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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Track from Noss Head Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 2595526πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Highlands

Informal campsite

Informal campsite β€” a campsite in scotland highlands.

The Clett - geograph.org.uk - 7442305πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Islands

WIndhaven

WIndhaven β€” a campsite in scotland islands.

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

The Alexander Bain

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Viewpoints Β· Scottish Islands

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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?
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.