Wick is located in the Caithness area of the Scottish Highlands along the A99-A9 road that links John o’Groats with Britain. It has a population of just fewer than 10,000 and has been a Royal Burgh since 1589. You can also fly to Wick with the airport located just outside of the town and the rail line also passes through here. The name of the town comes from a Norse word meaning bay, which is evidence that the Vikings once settled this area. Old Castle Wick, also known as the Old Man of Wick, dates back to the 13th century when the Norse ruled the town. At one time this area was considered to be part of the Norwegian kingdom. The Earl Harald Maddadarson built this castle as his stronghold on the mainland of Britain and there is evidence that the area had been settled long before this. You can visit the ruins of the castle to see the tall tower that still stands on the edge of the cliffs. There are also two other castles in the area – Castle Girnigoe and Castle Sinclair.
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