Whales Back
Whales Back is in Highland Council, Scotland. Whales Back is situated near the village Crosskirk, as well as near the hamlet Forss.- Rock
- …lies at an elevation of around 40 feet (10 metres)
Places of Interest
Highlights include Brims Castle and Crosskirk Broch.
Brims Castle
Ruins
Brims Castle is a ruined 16th century L-plan tower…
Crosskirk Broch
Archaeological site
Crosskirk Broch was a fortification near the present…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Forss and Scrabster.
Scrabster
Village
Scrabster is a small settlement on Thurso Bay in Caithness on the north coast of Scotland. Scrabster is situated 3½ miles east of Whales Back.
Whales Back
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Latitude
58.61667° or 58° 37′ north
Longitude
-3.65° or 3° 39′ west
Open location code
9CCRJ88X+MX
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Crosskirk and Skaill.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Brims Ness and Forss Water.
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