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Mackays Hotel Blog

Harbour at Keiss near Wick in Caithness

Caithness accent, words and phrases

Some say that Scottish accents are difficult to understand. That may be because we Scots…...

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Selection of cakes for Afternoon Tea at Mackays Hotel

Afternoon Tea in the Highlands – What a treat!

Have you tried our afternoon tea yet? A Mackays Hotel afternoon tea is a wonderful…...

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Panoramic view from Queen's View near Pitlochry

Glasgow to Wick Road Trip

If you’re coming up to Wick from Glasgow, you’ll travel through some wonderful places along…...

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Saltire flag painted on a brick wall

Scottish national symbols and emblems

When you visit us here in Scotland, you’ll come across many different national emblems. So…...

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Wick Castle on the cliffs overlooking the sea

Mackays makes history at HITA awards

Mackays Hotel made history at the 2022 HITA awards with owners, Ellie and Murray, winning…...

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Burns Night Celebrations

Burns Night is a big one for the Scottish calendar. A celebration that combines the…...

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A Highland cow in Scotland

Where to spot Highland cows

The Scottish Highlands is famous for many things … scenery, whisky, golf, bagpipes. But one…...

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The flames of a Halloween fire

Celebrating Halloween in Scotland

Halloween might make you think of carved pumpkins, creepy outfits and lots of sugar, but…...

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The Scottish flag with fireworks across the sides

St Andrew’s Day Celebrations

St Andrew’s Day is a celebration of all things Scottish, taking place on 30th November…...

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Two drams of whisky sitting on rocks by the water

Follow our Highland whisky trail

Embark on an adventure with this Highland whisky trail, starting in Inverness and then heading…...

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Traditional Scottish haggis with neeps and tatties

Haggis Anyone? A Food Tour of the Highlands

Here, Mackays Hotel invites you to explore the tantalising flavours of traditional Highland food. So…...

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Sign at John O'Groats showing distance to Lands' End

The John O’Groats to Lands’ End challenge

When you think of epic journeys, one that may come to mind is John O’Groats…...

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Bridge over the River Wick in Caithness, Scotland

Travelling to Wick is easy!

Wick is one of the most northerly towns in Great Britain. Located in the far…...

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Purple, white and gold balloons at a party venue

Celebrating something special?

If you’re looking for the perfect party venue to celebrate with family and friends, then…...

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Lybster Harbour with waves crashing

Explore Scotland on the North Coast 500

Those who stay with us are often eager to explore Scotland and enjoy some of…...

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