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Activities
Hidden Gems
Food
Cafes, restaurants, pop ups - all your foodie requirements covered
The food is so good and the atmosphere is up market and cosy.
Dining With Lounge Bar near Thurso
My favourite easy cafe spot, good food, quick service, relaxed and informal for breakfast, lunch, or coffee + cake.
Wickers World
The best whiskey sauce, and chicken fillets, plus lots of local seafood and the views combined with the wood burning stoves are a vibe.
Café Groats
This farm to table restaurant and farm shop prioritises seasonal quality produce, from their own farm or from local growers and farmers.
I love their French toast if I’m in for brunch or the Puldagon burger/ one of their specials for a lunch out. Th...
Puldagon Farm Shop & Restaurant
Activities
Things to do in Caithness
If you’re a surf pro or a total beginner (like me) the team at north coast watersports are knowledgeable and friendly. The waves around the Caithness coast are legendary too so it’s worth getting your wetsuit on and heading out!
North Coast Watersports
Dunnet forest is probably my favourite forest in Caithness, the community team has done so much work to the paths, trails, and maintenance of the forest and it’s a lovely walk to take dogs, children, or for some fun for adults. There is a huge wooden...
Visiting the Forest
Hidden Gems
Things only the locals know about 👀
This Center works so hard to help seal pups in trouble along the Caithness coastline. They are always looking for volunteers and it’s such an amazing experience helping these cuties!