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County or areaHighland
Postcode districtKW1
Telephone code01790
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 20 min4:05 am – 10:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 20 min9:01 am – 3:21 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,940 residentsin the Caithness North West census areaMedian age 49.32,312 households76% of homes owner-occupied49% owned outright12% social rented, 9% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.2% unemployment rate63% of adults are economically active, 2,556 in work, 26% retiredMain industries: health and social work 10%, water and waste 9%, retail and wholesale 8%Getting to work: 33% work from home, 58% go by car, 3% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle44% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages26% of adults hold a degree or higher17% have no qualifications, 11% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 17°C, lows 9°CColdest month February: highs 6°C, lows -1°C1,017 mm of rain a year, 21 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October93 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: -0 to 6°CJFebruary: -1 to 6°CFMarch: 0 to 8°CMApril: 2 to 11°CAMay: 3 to 13°CMJune: 7 to 15°CJJuly: 9 to 17°CJAugust: 9 to 17°CASeptember: 8 to 15°CSOctober: 5 to 12°CONovember: 2 to 9°CNDecember: 0 to 6°CD20°-5°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksLoch of Toftingalllake · 1.6 miSpittal Hillhill · 1.1 miAchanarras Hillhill · 1.1 miUpper Tormsdale Poollake · 2.7 miDale Damwater · 1.9 miDale Stream Poolriver · 2.7 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes9 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 2.0 on 2 Jul 202119 mi away, Melvich, HighlandMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 2 Jul 202119 mi away, Melvich, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 0.9 · PM2.5 3.8 · PM10 5.7 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband32% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband66% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)2.9% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,436 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation115 m377 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 79 to 140 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesGP surgeryCanisbay & Castletown Joint Medical Practice8.8 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
Getting aroundAirportWick John O'Groats Airport WIC12 miMajor airportAberdeen International Airport ABZ98 miRailway stationGeorgemas Junction3.5 miFerryScrabster Ferry Terminal11 miBus stops4 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the KW1 postcode district.


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  • Le Bistro - Thurso

    English Restaurant

    2 Traill St, Thurso, KW14 8EJ

    9.6 miles away

    5 star reviewCharming Restaurant where you receive a very friendly welcome. The food is excellent and the service is swift but ...

  • Simply Judes Brasserie - John O' Groats, Wick

    English Restaurant

    John O' Groats, Wick, KW1 4YS

    17.8 miles away

    5 star reviewDined here twice in 2011 - just superb!! About to book a table for next week....highly recommended. A gem in ...

 

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  • Eye Candy - Thurso

    Gift Shop

    15 High Street, Thurso, KW14 8AG

    9.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat gift shop has a bit of everything. Really good customer service. Would recommend Eye Candy to any ...

 

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  • Castletown Fish and Chip Shop - Thurso

    Thurso, KW14 8UQ

    8.9 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent nice crispy batter 3 sizes of fish to choose from the large is the size of a whale staff ...

  • Harbour Chip Shop - Wick

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Harbour Quay, Wick, KW1 5EN

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewHad fish and chips tonight on our way back home to Orkney. I can honestly say, they were the best ...

  • Shelina Spice - Thurso

    Provost Sinclair Road, Thurso, KW14 7AS

    9.5 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat Food which is Freshly Cooked with Fresh Ingredients. Very reasonable Price as well. Home Delivery if Required. ...

  • Spice Tandoori - Wick

    2 Shore, Wick, KW1 4LU

    12.2 miles away

    4 star reviewReally tasty fresh food, reasonably priced, friendly and attentive staff.

 

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