Villages · Scottish Islands
West Canisbay
In or near John o'Groats.
West Canisbay — a village in scotland islands.
Tim Heaton — 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.
Photo gallery
Place summary
West Canisbay is a village located in the Scottish Islands. It features a traditional rural landscape and serves as a small community hub. The village is known for its local architecture and proximity to scenic coastal areas. Visitors can expect a quiet environment typical of island life.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.6333, -3.1333
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4YJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634476 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Canisbay Parish Church
Cemeteries · 0.6 km
Canisbay
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Canisbay Parish War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
East Canisbay
Villages · 1.0 km
Gills Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Gills Bay Port
Marinas · 1.8 km
Huna Lifeboat Station
Islands · 1.9 km
Stroma View
Campsites · 2.0 km
Gills Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km
Ferry View Campsite
Campsites · 2.1 km
Gills
Other places · 2.2 km
Huna House
Lighthouses · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 4Cemeteries · Scottish Islands
Canisbay Parish Church
Canisbay Parish Church in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Canisbay Parish War Memorial
Canisbay Parish War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3📷 5Where to eat & stay near West Canisbay
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Ferry View Campsite
Ferry View Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Natural Retreats
Natural Retreats — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
John O'Groats Caravan and Camping Site
John O'Groats Caravan and Camping Site — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
WIndhaven
WIndhaven — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site
Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
The Alexander Bain
The Alexander Bain in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Canisbay?
- West Canisbay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4YJ).
- What is West Canisbay?
- West Canisbay — a village in scotland islands.
- How do I get to West Canisbay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW1 4YJ.
- How do I get to West Canisbay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4YJ. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.