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Caithness & John O'Groats

The Far North — Land's End of Scotland

Caithness, the most northerly mainland county of Scotland, has a unique landscape character unlike any other part of the Highlands — flat flagstone country, clifftop castles, and the famous Pentland Firth tidal races that make it a global hotspot for marine renewable energy.

Development

Development in Caithness & John O'Groats

The Pentland Firth has some of the world's fastest tidal flows, making Caithness the global centre for marine tidal energy development. Wave and tidal energy companies have significant interests in the area, supported by EMEC (European Marine Energy Centre) based across the Firth in Orkney.

Key Sectors

  • Marine Tidal & Wave Energy
  • Nuclear Decommissioning (Dounreay)
  • Wind Energy
  • Commercial Fishing
  • Tourism & Heritage
  • Digital & Remote Working

Funding & Grants

HIE Caithness office, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority community benefit funds, Offshore Wind Sector Deal support, UK Levelling Up Fund.

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