Keiss
Sightseeing
Keiss Castle is a partially ruined castle in Scotland, which stands on sheer cliffs overlooking Sinclair's Bay less than one mile north of Keiss village centre
Old Keiss Castle
Keiss Castle is a partially ruined castle in Scotland, which stands on sheer cliffs overlooking Sinclair's Bay less than one mile north of Keiss village centre
Keiss Beach
20 minute walk from the house
stunning white sandy beach 😊
Keiss is one of the more picturesque and better-preserved of the small 19th-century herring-and salmon-fishing stations on the eastern coast of Caithness. Keiss Bay was inspected and given qualified approval as a haven by Thomas Telford in 1790, but the small harbour with pier, slipway and stilling-basin was not built until 1820.
Keiss Harbour
1 High StKeiss is one of the more picturesque and better-preserved of the small 19th-century herring-and salmon-fishing stations on the eastern coast of Caithness. Keiss Bay was inspected and given qualified approval as a haven by Thomas Telford in 1790, but the small harbour with pier, slipway and stilling-basin was not built until 1820.
Kirk Tofts Broch in Caithness. One of the most important and best preserved brochs in Caithness is located near the road in Keiss. The site was excavated by sir Francis Tress Barry in 19th century, while the modern excavations unearthed large amounts of pottery (including vessels and occasional Samian ware) and some luxury goods.
The circular shape of the broch with it's outbuidlings and forecourt are still perfectly distinguishable, as well as traces of intra-mural features. There is evidence, that the broch has been re-modelled in Pictish period.
Keiss Cemetery
Kirk Tofts Broch in Caithness. One of the most important and best preserved brochs in Caithness is located near the road in Keiss. The site was excavated by sir Francis Tress Barry in 19th century, while the modern excavations unearthed large amounts of pottery (including vessels and occasional Samian ware) and some luxury goods.
The circular shape of the broch with it's outbuidlings and forecourt are still perfectly distinguishable, as well as traces of intra-mural features. There is evidence, that the broch has been re-modelled in Pictish period.
Keiss is a small village in the far north of Scotland close to John O' Groats and Wick. Keiss has a tidal harbour and a beautiful sandy beach along with the remains of the old Keiss castle. Brochs and other ancient buildings can be found nearby. Keiss has a village hall that is active for community events. The village is a few miles north of Wick on the road to John O' Groats.
Keiss
Keiss is a small village in the far north of Scotland close to John O' Groats and Wick. Keiss has a tidal harbour and a beautiful sandy beach along with the remains of the old Keiss castle. Brochs and other ancient buildings can be found nearby. Keiss has a village hall that is active for community events. The village is a few miles north of Wick on the road to John O' Groats.
Food and drink
5 minutes walk from Flotnar Hus,
Great pint and bar meals, pool and jukebox - the locals ain't bad craic either :)
The Village Inn
Main Street5 minutes walk from Flotnar Hus,
Great pint and bar meals, pool and jukebox - the locals ain't bad craic either :)