As far north as you can travel in mainland Britain, the 'Big Sky' county of Caithness looks out over a rugged coastline, interrupted by long, beautiful, sandy beaches, to the Orkney Isles and beyond. The seas around us teem with all manner of marine life, including puffins, gannets, seals, basking sharks, dolphins and whales. Further inland, the green, rolling parks and arable fields give way to the vast, seemingly empty tracts of heather moor and hill known as the 'Flow Country', an important wildlife habitat and home to an amazing variety of plant and insect life, many unique to our county.

In summer, the long, bright evenings allow plenty of time to see and enjoy some of the many attractions and activities we have to offer. The winter months bring short days, certainly, but the clear night skies are often a backdrop for the spectacular Aurora Borealis - the Northern Lights - a natural phenomenon that must be seen to be believed.

We hope you will enjoy your stay and discover just some of the great attractions that bring our regular guests back, year after year. Here are just a few examples you might wish to investigate further........

Sport:
bullet Fitness centres
bullet Swimming pool
bullet Pony trekking
bullet Quad Biking
bullet Sub-aqua clubs
bullet Running club
bullet Cycling club
bullet Martial arts
bullet Golf is available throughout the county
bullet and many other local sports
bullet There are often surfing championships held locally and surfing courses can be arranged

Entertainment:

bullet cinema
bullet bowling alley
bullet nightclub

Heritage:

bullet Dunbeath Heritage Centre
bullet Wick Heritage Centre
bullet Camster Cairns
bullet Whaligoe Steps

To discover more about the area try Caithness.Org

Our reception staff will be happy to help arrange day-trips and other activities.

Please order any packed lunches the evening before.

Thank you.

Ulbster Arms Hotel, Bridge Street, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.  KW12 6XY
Telephone:  01847 831641/Fax 01847 831206 or Email Us