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Wick, Caithness

Wick is an estuary town and a royal burgh on the east coast of Caithness, of which it is the county town. Wick stands on the River Wick and along both sides of Wick Bay. The Bay provides a capacious harbour, around which both the grand buildings of the town stand and its practical functions as a small port. The town is within the council area of Highland.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Inbhir Ùige
Historic County: Caithness
Lat, Long: 58.442678,-3.0919425
Grid Reference: ND 3635 5100
Civil Parish: Wick CP
Council Area: Highland CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 49709
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Wick,_Caithness_49709

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