Mackays hotel Wick

Wick, once home to 10,000 fishermen and the main herring centre of the World, is the ideal place to base your stay in the dramatic and stunning county of Caithness. Learn of a bygone era and discover the natural wonders, ruins and archaeology of the region from the lovely Mackays hotel.

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Editor's highlights

• Food in No.1 Bistro is fantastic
• Friendly professional owners that create a home from home feel to the hotel
• Lovely plush well stocked bar
• Warm, cosy rooms, perfect to relax in after a long day's sight seeing
• Ideal location for exploring the Caithness coastline

Murray and Ellie Lamont have succeeded in creating a comfortable and homely base in which to explore the local region. Purpose built as a hotel in 1883, Mackays has 30 rooms to choose from yet still retains the warmth and hospitality you might expect of a cosy B&B. Murray and Ellie are always delighted to chat, share their knowledge of the area past and present and help advise you on how best to spend your time. If you're travelling by yourself, you certainly won't feel alone.

Eat in the No. 1 Bistro and be tempted with a menu to suit all dietary requirements and a wine list to suit every palate. Using tasty local produce and fish straight from the boats at Scrabster (North of Wick) all meals are beautifully presented and perfect in size. For dessert, don't miss the Banoffee cheesecake knapped with homemade butterscotch sauce. The No.1 Bistro doesn't just boast good food and wine, but also an address on the shortest street in the World! Ebenezer Place measures just 6 foot nine inches and is large enough to house just the entrance to the Bistro only.

After an evening meal in the Bistro, head to the cosy plush bar. It's friendly, well stocked and at the heart of the Wick community. Treat yourself to a wee dram of the local Old Pulteney whisky before heading off to your cosy bedroom for a good nights sleep. Then of course - wake up to a delicious hearty breakfast consisting of local produce cooked to order including locally smoked haddock. You'll certainly be well rested, comfortable and well fed here!

Nice touches:

• Wide screen LCD TV
• Spa bath
• Temperature controlled wall heater (so many hotels determine your room temperature for you! Not here.)

Perfect for:

• Older couples
• Romantic getaway
• Single travellers
• Relaxing break

Planning your stay

If you're planning a trip to the northern Highlands and Orkney Isles then Mackays hotel in Wick will be the perfect base for your visit.

Mackays Hotel, Wick, Caithness, Scotland, KW1 5ED
Telephone: 01955 602323
Email: info@mackayshotel.co.uk
Website: www.mackayshotel.co.uk

Double rooms start from £90.00 including bed and breakfast.

Things to do in Wick and around

Whether you're a culture vulture, a whiskey connoisseur or simply yearning for fresh sea air, you'll be happily based in Wick to explore the surrounding region. We suggest trying the following...

• Visit the Wick heritage museum
• Have a wee dram at the Old Pulteney Distillery
• Wander round Girnigoe and Sinclair Castle ruin
• Exercise your lungs climbing up and down 365 Whaligoe steps
• Drive to the most northern point of mainland Scotland - John O'Groats
• Hike from John O'Groats lighthouse to Duncansby Stacks
• Explore the castle and gardens of Mey
• Take a boat trip to the Orkney Isles

Find out more about the northern highlands at guide.visitscotland.com.

Caledonian Sleeper

Caledonian Sleeper The sleeper runs every evening apart from Saturdays and provides both berth and seated accommodation, which can be booked in advance online at www.firstscotrail.com or by telephone on 08457 55 00 33. Bargain berths are available from £19. Also available are First Class single cabins, Standard Class twin berths (customers can pay extra for single occupancy) and seated accommodation in a first class environment. A lounge car is also available for customers.

Routes are available from Inverness to Wick and Thurso.