Known for its low level fertile farmland, wide open spaces and big skies, Caithness’ two main towns of Wick and Thurso rely on fishing and tourism. Ferries link the county’s population of 26,000 with Orkney, while Wick Airport has scheduled services to Aberdeen and Edinburgh. It’s also used by helicopters servicing local offshore oil operations.
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