Halkirk Travel Guide

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One of Britain's most isolated and remote railway stations - trains rarely stop, only on request, and it is inaccessible by road. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altnabreac_railway_station - Taken by me, robef (https://www.flickr.com/robef)
One of Britain's most isolated and remote railway stations - trains rarely stop, only on request, and it is inaccessible by road. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altnabreac_railway_station - Taken by me, robef (https://www.flickr.com/robef)
Town lattice girder bridge on Far North Railway near Halkirk, Caithness
Approaching site of Bower station on line from Wick, 1986. View westward, towards Georgemas Junction and the south: ex-Highland Railway (Far North line), Inverness - Dingwall - Georgemas Junction - Thurso/Wick. The line remains active, but the former station - just visible ahead - was closed from 13/6/60 (goods 18/5/64).

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Achmeney Glamping, larger than Average pod

Achmeney Glamping, larger than Average pod

Halkirk SCT
Stay at this cabin in Halkirk. Enjoy a garden, balconies and in-room fireplaces.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Fantastic stay in the Highlands
Absolutely loved our stay in Andrea’s pod. From the get-go, communication was established and Andrea helped ensure we arrived at the pod quickly with clear directions. The building itself is amazing and the attention to detail is notable! Perfect for a couple. The various farm animals truly made ...

Reviewed on 15 July 2025

Achmeney Glamping, larger than Average pod
Mackays Hotel Wick

Mackays Hotel Wick

3 out of 5
Union Street Wick Scotland
The price is NZ$284 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$284
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wick Heritage Centre and Old Wick ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (226 reviews)
A comfortable hotel with an excellent bistro attached. Reccommended

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Mackays Hotel Wick
Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street Thurso Scotland
The price is NZ$183 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
NZ$183
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (376 reviews)
Excellent breakfast and Sunday carvery. Staff very helpful in every area of the hotel.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Pentland
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Achmeney Glamping, larger than Average pod

Achmeney Glamping, larger than Average pod

Halkirk SCT
Stay at this cabin in Halkirk. Enjoy a garden, balconies and in-room fireplaces.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Fantastic stay in the Highlands
Absolutely loved our stay in Andrea’s pod. From the get-go, communication was established and Andrea helped ensure we arrived at the pod quickly with clear directions. The building itself is amazing and the attention to detail is notable! Perfect for a couple. The various farm animals truly made ...

Reviewed on 15 July 2025

Achmeney Glamping, larger than Average pod
North Coast 500 Pods

North Coast 500 Pods

3.5 out of 5
32 Alt Craggie Brora Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Brora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Clynelish Distillery and Brora Beach are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
The pod was extremely clean and had nearly everything that you would need for a stay.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

North Coast 500 Pods
Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.

Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.

Keiss Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Castle Sinclair Girnigoe and Old Wick Castle are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Beautiful cosy, clean apartment.Location was great as handy for John O Groats and the gorgeous north coast.Host was extremely helpful and very prompt responding to messages.Thank you very much.

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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