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About Dunbeath

Dunbeath is a small coastal village in Caithness reached via the A99, about 25km south of Wick. It's a popular stop on the North Coast 500 route, with dramatic clifftop views and a small fishing harbour. The village has decent EV charging facilities and sits where Dunbeath Water meets the sea through a steep glen. The Heritage Centre celebrates local author Neil Gunn, whose novels depicted Highland life.

Where is Dunbeath on the map?

Dunbeath is in Scotland, at 58.249, -3.432 - about 14 km north-east of Badbea, Highland.

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The closest airport to Dunbeath is Wick John O'Groats Airport, 38 km (about 35 min by car).

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