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Holborn Head
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Holborn Head Lighthouse

Holborn Head is a rocky headland on the north-facing Atlantic coast of Caithness, Scotland. It forms the western termination of Thurso Bay.

The name Holborn apparently comes from the Old Norse Hóllborg, meaning "hill fort". [1] There are remains of a promontory fort at the tip of the headland, dating to the Bronze or Iron Age. [2] About a kilometre to the south, near Scrabster Harbour, is Holborn Head Lighthouse. [3] Designed by David and Thomas Stevenson, the lighthouse was completed in 1862 and remained operational until 2003. [1]

There is a footpath allowing walkers to make a circuit of the headland, beginning at the lighthouse. The walk offers clear views over to Dunnet Head and the Orkney Islands. [4] [5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Holburn Head Lighthouse". Northern Lighthouse Board. Archived from the original on 29 October 2005.
  2. "MHG2385 - Promontory Fort, Holburn Head - Highland Historic Environment Record". her.highland.gov.uk. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  3. "Geograph Map ND10857155". www.geograph.org.uk. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  4. "Holborn Head, Scrabster". Walkhighlands. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  5. "Scothighlands - Holborn Head Lighthouse and Walk, Scrabster". scothighlands.com. Retrieved 12 November 2019.[ permanent dead link ]

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