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Gillock is a very small village located in Caithness in the northeastern part of Scotland. Part of the Highland council region, Gillock is situated between the towns of Thurso and Wick. It currently has about 10 houses, but what is more interesting is the fact that there are 9 new houses being built close to the village.

Gillock is situated on an open, rolling farmland and moorland. This is a region that has been settled by people since pre—historic times and there are many remains that can confirm this claim. For years this village and the villages around it were part of the disagreements between Scottish and Norwegian authorities. The towns around it were very important for the Norseman and they were later used by the Scots and the United Kingdom.

This small village has a cool oceanic climate that is typical for Iceland, Scandinavian part of Norway and Alaska. The lowest temperature is -11 C and the highest about 25 C. Although Gillock is away from the sea, in the past this village was important point for fish trading, but most people were involved in agriculture.

How to get to Gillock, Caithness

Gillock is located on the B874 road and about 674 miles north of London and 260 miles north of Edinburgh. Drivers can use A9 road and M6 road to get there in about 11 hours and 30 minutes. Georgemas Junction railway station is the closest railway station to Gillock. There is a bus line that goes between Thurso and Wick and stops in Gillock.

Things to see and do in Gillock, Caithness

The Swanson gallery

Although this gallery is located in Thurso, it is only 9 miles away from Gillock and definitely worth visiting. Visitors can enjoy in glass art produced by Ian Pearson.

St. Peter’s Church in Thurso

There is another interesting landmark in Thurso – the old St. Peter’s Church which is now ruined. It was built in the early 12th century and served as a church until 19th century when a new church dedicated to St. Andrew and St. Peter was built.

Castle of Old Wick

Wick is a town that is located about 13 miles away from Gillock. One of the greatest landmarks in Wick and Caithness is the Castle of old Wick. It was built in the 12th century when the Norwegians conquered this part of Scotland. Today, there are remains that witness about this castle and the most interesting part is the tall tower situated close to a cliff.

Heritage museum

While you are in Wick you can also visit the Heritage Museum which is locayed in Bank Row in Pulteneytown. It is mostly focused on the herring era of this town’s history.

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