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About Upper Dounreay

Upper Dounreay is a small Caithness village reached via the A99 coastal road, about 15km west of Thurso. The A9 from Inverness provides the main long-distance approach, whilst local roads serve nearby settlements like Reay. Around 6 EV charging points support visitors to this windswept corner of mainland Scotland. The village sits above the original Dounreay settlement, hence its elevated name.

Where is Upper Dounreay on the map?

Upper Dounreay is in Scotland, at 58.567, -3.717 - about 32 km west of Bowermadden.

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What is the closest airport to Upper Dounreay?

The closest airport to Upper Dounreay is Wick John O'Groats Airport, 52 km (about 54 min by car).

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