• Dunnet Head can be seen also as the western limit of the Pentland Firth on the firth's southern, or Caithness, side (Duncansby Head is the eastern limit).
  • Dunnet Head is 2.35 miles (3.78 km) north of John O’Groats. Photo by Author — Dunnet Head Marker and Lighthouse — Dunnet Head, Caithness, Scotland, UK.
  • It was lovely to say we had visited, although the misty weather prevented a great view. An interesting drive up to Dunnet Head with a windy road as well.
  • Dunnet Head, a rounded, cliffed sandstone headland in the Highland council area, Scotland, that is the northernmost point on the mainland of Great Britain.
  • Dunnet Head is located on the north coast of Scotland and is considered to be the most northerly point of mainland Great Britain. Here is a complete guide.
  • So, in this guide, we’ll give a brief overview of everything you need to know about visiting Dunnet Head – the most northerly point of Scotland and the UK.
  • Dunnet Head lighthouse has come into view, seen across Sanders Loch; continue round to reach the wider Ashy Geo with more fine cliff scenery.
  • No trip to the Scottish Highlands would be complete without stopping at Dunnet Head, a gorgeous peninsula with no shortage of wildlife, and a lighthouse!
  • Dunnet Head can be seen also as the western limit of the Pentland Firth on the firth's southern, or Caithness, side (Duncansby Head is the eastern limit).