John O' Groats is a village in the Scottish Highlands known for its unspoiled landscape. The coastal town’s remote setting features dramatic cliffs, abundant birds and wildlife, and awe-inspiring views of minke and killer whales and other local sea life.
Trekkers will want to set out to Duncansby Head Lighthouse and the giant rocks called the Stacks of Duncansby for a wild, rugged experience. Day tours include the ancient Standing Stones of Stenness, the prehistoric houses of Skara Brae, and diving and fishing Churchill Barriers. John O’ Groats is also the jumping off point for “End to End,” an 876-mile journey to Cornwall’s Land’s End. John O' Groats Map
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