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About Scotscalder

Scotscalder is a small Caithness settlement on the A99 coastal route, popular with North Coast 500 tourists heading between Wick and John o'Groats. The village sits just inland from the North Sea, accessible via the A9 from Inverness then the A99. Several fast EV chargers serve this remote area where charging options are limited. The name distinguishes it from other Highland Calders, reflecting the area's complex settlement history.

Where is Scotscalder on the map?

Scotscalder is in Scotland, at 58.484, -3.552 - about 31 km north-west of Latheron.

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What is the closest airport to Scotscalder?

The closest airport to Scotscalder is Wick John O'Groats Airport, 36 km (about 43 min by car).

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