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Wick (Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Ùige [ˈinivɪɾʲˈuːkʲə]; Scots: Week [3]) is a town and royal burgh in Caithness, in the far north of Scotland. The town straddles the River Wick and extends along both sides of Wick Bay. "Wick Locality" had a population of 6,954 at the time of the 2011 census, a decrease of 3.8% from 2001. [4] [5]
The former Viking settlement of Wick is the principal town in the far north of the mainland. The town sits astride the River Wick, stretching along both sides of Wick Bay, and holds the claim to fame of once being the busiest herring port in Europe in the mid 19th century.
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Visit Wick in the Scottish Highlands for Holidays in Scotland. The Town of Wick is in the far north east of Scotland, the most north-easterly town on the UK. The town has a rich heritage where it played an important role in herring fishing.
Things to Do in Wick, Scotland: See Tripadvisor's 7,113 traveler reviews and photos of Wick tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Wick. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Wick, royal burgh (town) and fishing port, Highland council area, historic county of Caithness, Scotland. An ancient Norse settlement on the North Sea, situated about 14 miles (23 km) south of John o’Groats, Wick developed as a fishing port and centre and was designated a royal burgh in 1589.
