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Located on the eastern coastline of Caithness, in the extreme northeast of Scotland, the old port of Wick is a popular stop for those heading north to explore what`s often called the John o'Groats Peninsula. Many visitors come to this principal town in the far north of Scotland to see the remains of the Castle of Old Wick, known to the town’s locals as the Old Man of Wick. The heritage site sits at the edge of high cliffs which are located about half a mile south of Wick Bay. You can also visit two other castles in the area, Castle Girnigoe and Castle Sinclair. The town which extends across the River Wick, along both sides of Wick Bay, was once one of the busiest herring ports in Europe during the 19th century.