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Getting Around Scotland in February
Laukresya
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Hi, I will be having my vacation in Scotland for a week in Mid February, I know it is going to be dead cold since I am planning to see the northern lights in Wick. Any idea of what are the sites to see during winter in Inverness-Thurso-Wick area. Thank you. 
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Average temperatures in Feb should be around 5-7 degrees so make sure you rug up warm and bring layers that you can easily pull on/off as it's still possible to work up a sweat in those temperatures if you're adventuring around!
My top picks for your adventures are:
- Visit the Thurso House
- In Wick walk along the clifftop to the castle via the Noss Head Lighthouse
- Go wildlife spotting in Wick (hopefully you'll get to see Puffins!)
- Visit Inverness castle and St Andrew's Cathedral
- Have a wander around the Victorian Markets in Inverness
Hope this helps! What kinds of things interest you the most (nature, history, architecture?) - let us know and we can offer more ideas too!Instagram
Have fun and yes, it'll be cold and windy, but would we want it anyother way!?
Whilst visiting Wick you may wish to take a walk to 'The Old Man of Wick', this is one of Scotland's oldest castles. The castle is signposted from the town centre and there is a car park just a short walk from the castle. The castle is perched precariously on high cliff tops, but the view looking over the dramatic coastline is quite something. There are also information boards telling you all about the history of the castle. On your way to the castle you will also pass by 'The Trinkie' (Scots word for trench). This is a natural seawater swimming pool which is maintained and painted yearly and enjoyed by the locals in the summertime, there are also lots of little rock pools to explore!
The town of Wick is steeped in fishing history and many years ago was the worlds largest herring port. There is also a lot of artwork and information about the history of the fishing industry around the towns harbour and to this day is still a bustling port with many fishing boats still landing their catch here.
I do hope you get a chance to see the northern lights, the North of Scotland is by far one of the best places to see this light spectacular, you just need a crisp clear night, so if you do see them please share your pictures with us! Good Luck and have a great time!
Below are just a couple of my own photographs taken at The Trinkie, when I last visited Wick just last year
you would probably be able to hire taxi's by the day once you get into the area, or perhaps speak to a tour operator from further south who could cover all of the logistics for you.
Whisky, Castles and Food a speciality.
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