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      • Royal Dornoch Golf Club
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      • Hugo Ross, Fishing Tackle Specialists
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Marks & Pencils (Caithness East)

Artists and Jewellers/Gift Shops

Marks & Pencils was founded in 2015 by creative duo Mike & Kay Nicolson, offering hand-illustrated glassware and gifts. All of their products are designed and created using traditional techniques from their home studio in the heart of Wick, Caithness.

  • Eco friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Luxury
  • Online shop
  • Open year round
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Jail Dornoch (East Sutherland)

Artists and Jewellers/General Shopping/Gift Shops/Visitor and Business Services

Dornoch's 19th century Town Jail was transformed into a contemporary designed shop in 2000 offering a superb selection of unique gift ideas, luxurious cashmeres, and quality country wear.

  • Children’s gifts
  • Family friendly
  • Luxury
  • Online shop
  • Open year round
  • Public transport links
  • Suitable for groups
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Aspire HLTC Ltd (East Sutherland)

Visitor and Business Services

Aspire is an independent training and consultancy organisation specialising in Hospitality, Licensed Trade, Management, Training and Customer Care. We are available to offer you a wealth of information and training solutions through our flexible approach to meet the needs of your business and individual desires. Whether you are interested in a short-term off the shelf programme or longer term vocational qualification, we are here to enhance your knowledge and develop your team.

  • Award winning
  • Open year round
  • Suitable for groups
  • Workshops and classes
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Patricia Niemann Design (Caithness East)

Artists and Jewellers

If you are visiting Caithness, make sure you see Patricia Niemann’s studio in the Old Berriedale Post Office. Patricia is a qualified goldsmith, designer and glass maker, well versed in making fine jewellery, as well as in alterations and commissions.

  • Accessible access
  • Award winning
  • Eco friendly
  • Luxury
  • Open year round
  • Parking
  • Public transport links
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Caithness Summer Fruits (Caithness North)

Soft Fruit Growers and Makers of Preserves

  • Online shop
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Winston the Bear

General Shopping

A children’s book written, photographed and illustrated in the Scottish Highlands.

  • Children’s gifts
  • Family friendly
  • Open year round
  • Online shop
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Caithness Chamber of Commerce (Caithness North)

Caithness Chamber of Commerce is the foremost business organisation in the North Highlands and is a unified business voice committed to contributing to the economic growth of the region.

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    8 Doors Distillery (Caithness North)

    Food and Drink Producers/Gift Shops/Visitor and Business Services

    8 Doors Distillery is a Highland Single Malt Distillery based in John O'Groats which opened and started distillation in September, 2022. Alongside the distillery, there is also a Brand Home which offers a number of different visitor experiences including tours and filling your own bottle. Open 7 days a week, you can also get Drams, Coffee, Cake & Cocktails with a great view.

    • Accessible access
    • Food and drink
    • Luxury
    • Online shop
    • Open year round
    • Parking
    • Public transport links
    • Suitable for groups
    • W/C
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    Bin Ends Wick (Caithness East)

    Food and Drink Producers

    Bin Ends, The Fine Wine Shop.

    • Food and drink
    • Open year round
    • Parking
    • Online shop
    • Luxury
    • Accessible access
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    Bin Ends Thurso (Caithness North)

    Food and Drink Producers

    Bin Ends, Thurso is an Off Licence that specialises in Malt Whiskies, good wines, beers and excellent customer service.

    • Food and drink
    • Open year round
    • Parking
    • Online shop
    • Accessible access
    • Luxury
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    Hugo Ross, Fishing Tackle Specialists (Caithness East)

    Specialist Equipment Shops

    Hugo Ross is the North of Scotlands premier Tackle Specialist. Situated in the town of Wick the shop is surrounded by some of the finest fishing in Scotland, from Trout fishing on quality trout lochs such as Watten & St Johns, to salmon fishing on the river Wick and Thurso. As well as a well equipped shop Hugo is always on hand to give expert advice on all local fishing to help your visit more enjoyable.

    • Open year round
    • Public transport links
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    Thistle and Cloth

    Artists and Jewellers

    Where Scottish tradition meets modern fashion in a harmonious blend of Heritage with a contemporary twist.

    • Award winning
    • Luxury
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    Caithness Furniture (Caithness East)

    After having completed a course at the Thomas Chippendale School of Furniture covering the Design, Making and Restoration of Furniture.

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      Ice and Fire Distillery, Caithness (Caithness East)

      Ice and Fire Distillery are artisan producers of Gin, Rum and Vodka and are also independent bottlers of single malt Scotch Whisky. Using ingredients from the Strath of Latheronwheel, our signature gin Crofters Tears contains purple heather flowers, Caithness gin contains salmonberries and Caithness Raiders Rum contains gorse flowers and honey from our own bees.

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        Biron's Ironmongers (Caithness East)

        We sell a range of products including Household products, Pest Control, Hardware, DIY, Gardening, Electrical items and most importantly, key cutting, which we can now cut 82% of car keys.

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          Lindsey Gallacher Jewellery and Art (Caithness North)

          Artists and Jewellers/Gift Shops

          Lindsey’s beautiful studio in located in the heart of Thurso in a Victorian building. It showcases her own jewellery and art alongside the work of local crafts and artists. She makes all her work on site, and holds jewellery workshops where you can make your own silver jewellery.

          • Workshops and classes
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