Weydale

Settlement in Caithness

Scotland

Weydale

Towards Carsgoe Carsgoe Farm, viewed from a train on the way to Wick on a bright late-October day.
Towards Carsgoe Credit: Mary and Angus Hogg

Weydale is a small rural village located in the county of Caithness, in the northernmost part of mainland Scotland. The village is situated approximately 7 miles northwest of the town of Thurso, and is surrounded by picturesque countryside and stunning coastal views.

Weydale is known for its tranquil atmosphere and close-knit community, making it an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle. The village is characterized by its traditional stone-built houses, which add to its charm and historical appeal.

Despite its small size, Weydale offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a primary school, a community center, and a local convenience store, ensuring that the basic needs of the community are met.

The village also benefits from its proximity to the Caithness coastline, which offers breathtaking views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and fishing. The nearby River Thurso provides additional recreational opportunities, particularly for anglers.

Weydale is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, with easy access to Thurso and other nearby towns. This allows residents to access a wider range of services, including secondary schools, healthcare facilities, and shopping centers.

Overall, Weydale offers a tranquil and scenic setting, combined with a strong sense of community, making it an appealing place for individuals or families looking for a peaceful lifestyle in the beautiful Scottish countryside.

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Weydale Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.561045/-3.4675079 or Grid Reference ND1464. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Towards Carsgoe Carsgoe Farm, viewed from a train on the way to Wick on a bright late-October day.
Towards Carsgoe
Carsgoe Farm, viewed from a train on the way to Wick on a bright late-October day.
Snow at South Weydale Private road leading to a couple of houses.
Snow at South Weydale
Private road leading to a couple of houses.
A Sunset and a Rainbow, Weydale Looking through sheds to Cairnfield houses.
A Sunset and a Rainbow, Weydale
Looking through sheds to Cairnfield houses.
South Weydale Traditional Croft buildings and gorse hedges.
South Weydale
Traditional Croft buildings and gorse hedges.
Cairnfield Not the original cairn, but built up by the farmer to stop the sheep from totally ruining it.
Cairnfield
Not the original cairn, but built up by the farmer to stop the sheep from totally ruining it.
Right of Way - Old Country Road Looking down the track to South Weydale
Right of Way - Old Country Road
Looking down the track to South Weydale
Ruined Croft House The old road runs near this old croft house which now provides shelter for the sheep.
Ruined Croft House
The old road runs near this old croft house which now provides shelter for the sheep.
Stone shelves The old croft still has the old stone shelves intact.
Stone shelves
The old croft still has the old stone shelves intact.
View from old croft window This has probably been built with stones from the nearby Weydale quarries.
View from old croft window
This has probably been built with stones from the nearby Weydale quarries.
The Old Weydale Quarry No longer used, this tends to be a bit of a dumping ground for old cars, fridges and freezers.  However nature persists and it is very pretty.
The Old Weydale Quarry
No longer used, this tends to be a bit of a dumping ground for old cars, fridges and freezers. However nature persists and it is very pretty.
Farm Land and Private Houses On the road toward Hilliclay. The road is single track with passing places.
Farm Land and Private Houses
On the road toward Hilliclay. The road is single track with passing places.
Long straight roads Caithness is very flat with few trees.
Long straight roads
Caithness is very flat with few trees.
Caithness single-track country road Lots of new houses are going up along this road.
Caithness single-track country road
Lots of new houses are going up along this road.
Looking down toward Hilliclay A new house is going up to the right.  A lot of new houses are being built in this area just now.
Looking down toward Hilliclay
A new house is going up to the right. A lot of new houses are being built in this area just now.
New House A new house just before Hilliclay
New House
A new house just before Hilliclay
Bulliemore Farm Bulliemore farm is still worked but the farmhouse is no longer lived in.
Bulliemore Farm
Bulliemore farm is still worked but the farmhouse is no longer lived in.
Achingills Marl Moss A wet basin that might once have held a loch. Marl used to be dug here for use as agricultural fertiliser.
Achingills Marl Moss
A wet basin that might once have held a loch. Marl used to be dug here for use as agricultural fertiliser.
Cart Track to unknown Farm
Cart Track to unknown Farm
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Weydale is located at Grid Ref: ND1464 (Lat: 58.561045, Lng: -3.4675079)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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