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About Ruthers of Howe

Ruthers of Howe lies in Caithness, reached via the A99 coastal road connecting Wick and Thurso. The settlement sits among typical northern Highland moorland, with about 11 EV charging points serving the area. It's named after the old Scots word for cattle drovers who once used these routes to move Highland livestock to southern markets.

Where is Ruthers of Howe on the map?

Ruthers of Howe is in Scotland, at 58.546, -3.210 - about 9 km east of Bowermadden.

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The closest airport to Ruthers of Howe is Wick John O'Groats Airport, 15 km (about 21 min by car). Other airports nearby: Kirkwall Airport.

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