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The history of Wick, Caithness

Here at Mackays Hotel in Wick, we are surrounded by history. In this blog, we take a look at the heritage of our home town in Caithness on the north coast of Scotland. From the very first settlers to the modern day. We also point out some important historic sites and landmarks, which are great […]

Most northerly places in Great Britain

Our hotel is located in Caithness, the most northerly county on mainland Scotland and the island of Great Britain. As such, many places in the area are known as the northernmost of their kind. Here we have put together just a few, which you might like to visit during your stay with us at Mackays […]

Visit Taste North Food and Drink Festival

Food lovers – it’s that time of year again, Taste North is coming to Caithness! On Sunday 5th November, Wick will be packed with visitors looking for a taste of northern Scotland, new recipe ideas from top chefs, and lots of tasty samples! The event takes place at Wick High School, so why not take […]

Autumn in the north of Scotland

Autumn is a beautiful season in the far north of Scotland, so if you’re thinking about planning a trip, there’s no need to wait. Check out our fantastic Autumn Indulgence offer at Mackays Hotel in Wick and book your stay today! Here, we’ve compiled a few of the best things to do in the northern […]

Where is Wick? Scotland, Great Britain and the UK explained

Mackays Hotel is located in Wick, in the magnificent Scottish Highlands. But where exactly in the world is that? – Scotland? Great Britain? The British Isles? The UK? Well, the answer is all of the above. We understand it can be a little confusing, knowing which term to use and when. So here’s our quick […]

Highland Games in Caithness

If you are staying with us at Mackays Hotel in Caithness this summer, we highly recommend attending one of our local Highland Games. These are traditional sports events, which include competitions such as the caber toss, haggis hurl and tug o’ war. There’s also bagpipe music, Highland dancing and other traditional Scottish entertainment. Here in […]

Things to do on a summer break in Wick

Are you coming to stay with us at Mackays Hotel in Wick this summer? There’s still time to book your summer break in the far north of Scotland! And to help you plan your adventures, we’ve put together this guide to the best things to do in Wick and the wider Caithness area for the […]

Summer weddings in the far north of Scotland

It’s wedding season here in Scotland! June, July and August are the most popular months for tying the knot, mainly due to the warmer weather. We’re gearing up for this year’s summer weddings at Mackays Hotel in Wick and loving every second. Our summer dates fill up quickly, particularly weekends, so if you’re thinking of […]