Villages · Scottish Highlands
Wick
Wick — a village in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 0.4 km
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
Wick is a village located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of approximately 7,140. It serves as a significant fishing port and has historical ties to the herring fishing industry. The village features a range of local amenities and offers access to the stunning landscapes of the surrounding Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4391, -3.0942
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Population
- 7,140
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 0.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2633982 (CC BY 4.0)
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Other places nearby
St John's Episcopal Church, Moray Street, Wick
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Wick Martyr's Free Church, Sinclair Terrace, Wick
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Roman Catholic Convent, 1 -3 Malcolm Street, Wick
Abbeys & priories · 0.2 km
Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick
Historic churches · 0.2 km
World's Shortest Street
Natural landmarks · 0.2 km
St Joachim's Roman Catholic Church, Malcolm Street, Wick
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Bridge of Wick
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Wick Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Wick Heritage Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Pulteneytown Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Dr. John Alexander Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Wick Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St John's Episcopal Church, Moray Street, Wick
St John's Episcopal Church, Moray Street, Wick — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Wick Martyr's Free Church, Sinclair Terrace, Wick
Wick Martyr's Free Church, Sinclair Terrace, Wick — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 3Abbeys & priories · Scottish Highlands
Roman Catholic Convent, 1 -3 Malcolm Street, Wick
Roman Catholic Convent, 1 -3 Malcolm Street, Wick — convent in Wick, Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick
Wick Central Church, Dempster Street, Wick — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
World's Shortest Street
World's Shortest Street — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Joachim's Roman Catholic Church, Malcolm Street, Wick
St Joachim's Roman Catholic Church, Malcolm Street, Wick — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Wick
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Wick Caravan & Camping Site
Wick Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Informal campsite
Informal campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 4Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Caithness Camping Pods
Caithness Camping Pods — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Ferry View Campsite
Ferry View Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
The Alexander Bain
The Alexander Bain in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wick?
- Wick is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5QD).
- What is Wick?
- Wick — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Wick?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5QD.
- How do I get to Wick?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5QD.