Duncansby Head

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Duncansby Head (Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Dhunngain or Dùn Gasbaith) is in Caithness, Highland, in north-eastern Scotland. The headland juts into the North Sea, with the Pentland Firth to its north and west and the Moray Firth to its south. It is the most northeasterly point of the British (and Scottish) mainland, slightly northeast of John o' Groats. It is about 20 km (12 mi) east-southeast of Dunnet Head, the northernmost point of the mainland. The coastal scenery at Duncansby Head is shaped by continuous marine erosion and weathering, forming striking features such as deep geos, sea caves, and blowholes. The Duncansby Stacks are perhaps the most iconic landmarks: towering, pointed rock pinnacles that rise vertically from the sea. These formations date back millions of years and are a significant example of erosional coastal geomorphology. The Duncansby Head Site of Special Scientific Interest includes the 6.5-kilometre (4-mile) stretch of coast south to Skirza Head. It includes the Duncansby Stacks, prominent sea stacks just off the coast. Duncansby Head is a haven for wildlife, especially seabirds.