Mackays Hotel is located in Wick, in the beautiful area of Caithness. Built in 1833, the hotel has gained wide recognition for its high standard of award winning service and fine food. The hotel is continually updated, successfully enhancing the period features with simple yet stylish touches to provide a relaxed atmosphere. Mackays Hotel is an ideal base to tour the northern Highlands and Orkney Isles.www.mackayshotel.co.ukUnion St, KW1 5ED

A small, popular, family run hotel, The Sinclair Bay offers a warm Caithness welcome to everyone, including children. The bedrooms are cosy, the food is excellent - with lunch, evening and childrens menus - and there is a good selection of wines, beers, and spirits, all contributing to a value for money package that encourages many return visitors.www.sinclair-bay-hotel.co.ukMain St Keiss, KW1 4UY