Gills
Travel Guide
Visit Gills

Burnside Cottage
Kayce was amazing. She greeted us and introduced herself- the room was clean and had everything we needed- fresh flowers. The dinner we ordered was excellent and to order the best meal we had on our trip so far. Everything was locally sourced and made by Kayce herself. She was literally just a text ...
Reviewed on 16 October 2025

Mackays Hotel Wick
Enjoyable stay
Reviewed on 2 December 2025

Pentland
Lovely clean room with very comfortable firm bed, easy check-in with friendly staff. Generous breakfast.
Reviewed on 2 December 2025

House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route
Easy parking on the street in front. ( In October) Great view of the harbour and lovely sunrise. The house is lovely, very clean, fully equipped and spacious over 3 floors. The washer and dryer are tucked under the stairs and very much appreciated by NC500 road trippers. The owner provided timely ...
Reviewed on 15 October 2025

Wick Bay Apartments
Lovely and clean. Very comfortable bed. Had everything we needed to cook and spacious. We will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 3 January 2026

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
Well equipped and very cosy Near to the Post office/shop and pub.Well situated for journeys out to all the interesting areas of Orkney. Highly recommended and beautifully situated.
Reviewed on 18 October 2025
Popular places to visit

Duncansby Head
Explore the great outdoors at Duncansby Head, a lovely green space in Wick. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Old Wick Castle
You can learn about the history of Wick with a visit to Old Wick Castle. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Gills Bay Ferry Port
Explore the waterfront in Wick with a trip to Gills Bay Ferry Port. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Caithness Broch Centre
You can study the exhibits at Caithness Broch Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to John o' Groats. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
John O' Groats Signpost
You can learn about the history of John o' Groats when you stop by John O' Groats Signpost. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Wick Heritage Centre
You can study the exhibits at Wick Heritage Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Wick. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
- Scrabster Ferry Terminal
- Gills Bay Ferry Port
- Castle of Mey
- Dunnet Head Lighthouse
- Dunnet Bay Beach
- Moray Firth
- Duncansby Head
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Caithness Broch Centre
- John O' Groats Signpost
- Scapa Flow Visitor Centre
- Mary-Ann's Cottage
- Old Wick Castle
- Thurso Beach
- Wick Heritage Centre
- Duncansby Stacks
- Dunnet Bay Distillery
- Pulteney Distillery
- John O' Groats Ferry Terminal
- Grey Cairn Camsters
- Dwarfie Stane
- Tomb of the Eagles
- North Coast Visitor Centre
- Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre
- Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre
- Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
- Hackness Martello Tower
- Wick Library
- Banks Chambered Tomb
