Gills, Caithness Explained

Official Name:Gills
Country:Scotland
Population:5
Os Grid Reference:ND322728
Map Type:Caithness
Post Town:Mey, Highland
Postcode Area:KW
Postcode District:KW1 4
Unitary Scotland:Highland
Coordinates:58.638°N -3.17°W
Static Image Name:File:Approaching Upper Gills - geograph.org.uk - 553235.jpg
Static Image Caption:Approaching Upper Gills

Galltair is a remote coastal, scattered crofting township and former fishing village, on the north coast of Caithness, Scottish Highlands, in the Scottish council area of Highland.[1] The settlement overlooks Gills Bay and consists of Upper Gills to the south and the main township on the coast.

The township is between the villages of Mey to the west along the A836 coast road, and the village of Canisbay to the east.

A ferry terminal on Gills Bay has a service to Orkney.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gills. 19 June 2018. The Gazetteer for Scotland. School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh and The Royal Scottish Geographical Society.