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Romance in the Highlands: A Couple’s Retreat at Mackays Hotel Wick

A Romantic Highland Escape Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself…...

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Spring and Summer Escapes: Discover the Natural Beauty of Wick in May

Embrace the Highland Spring May in Wick heralds the magical transition from spring to summer,…...

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Party outdoors at Hogmanay in Wick.

Celebrate Hogmanay in Scotland

If you are lucky enough to be staying with us here at Mackays Hotel over…...

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Perfect Pre-Christmas breaks

The best antidote to the hustle and bustle of the pre-Christmas prep? Cheeky pre-Christmas relaxation…...

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Sea birds on the Scottish coast

Birdwatching in the far north of Scotland

Our wee corner of Scotland is a haven for birdwatching. Guests staying at Mackays Hotel…...

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The North Coast 500 scenic route around the north coast of Scotland.

NC500 Do’s and Don’ts

Planning a tour of the North Coast 500 (NC500) and looking for the perfect place…...

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Camster Cairns in Caithness

Myths and legends of Caithness

With a history dating back to prehistoric times, it’s no wonder that Caithness is shrouded…...

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The History of Tartan

When you think of Scotland, tartan is likely one of the first things that come…...

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Sunny field with hay bales on the north coast of Scotland

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…...

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Scottish clans in Caithness

Lots of people with Scottish ancestry have ties to the great clans. These are the…...

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Dramatic northern lights

Stargazing and the Northern Lights in the Scottish Highlands

See the Northern Lights, a magical display of colour in the sky. It's the perfect…...

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Do you have ancestry in the far north of Scotland?

Genealogy service at Mackays Hotel Here at Mackays Hotel, we welcome guests who are eager…...

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handfasting ceremony in Scotland

Elopements and micro weddings in Scotland

Do you dream of a small and intimate wedding, where you can focus on each…...

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Castle Sinclair Girnigoe from Sinclair`s Bay

The history of Wick, Caithness

Here at Mackays Hotel in Wick, we are surrounded by history. In this blog, we…...

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Aerial view of Dunnet Head lighthouse

Most northerly places in Great Britain

Our hotel is located in Caithness, the most northerly county on mainland Scotland and the…...

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