What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Duncansby Head as Unidentified Object (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Robert's HavenBuilding (period Unassigned), Midden (period Unassigned) · 934 ydRoberts HavenMidden (viking), Settlement (viking) · 952 yd
Ness of DuncansbyNaust (modern) · 954 yd
Duncansby Head LighthouseLighthouse (20th Century) · 1581 yd
Geo of SclaitesBay · 1.0 mi
The nomadic boulders of John O'GroatsVisitor information · 1.1 mi
John o' Groats Tourist InformationVisitor information · 1.1 mi
The KneeIsland · 1.1 mi
Gibbs CraigIsland · 1.2 mi
Ha' of DuncansbyBattle Site (period Unknown)(possible), Burial Ground (norse)(possible), Axehead (flint)(period Unassigned) · 1.2 mi
Scarton PointHeadland · 2.6 mi
William and Harry: Tree Geo, Stroma, Pentland FirthCraft (19th Century) · 2.9 mi