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August 10, 2019
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John o' Groats
Scottish Gaelic Taigh Iain Ghròt
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58° 38′ N, 3° 3′ W
Coordinates: 58° 38′ N, 3° 3′ W |
John o' Groats (Scottish Gaelic Taigh Iain …
Scottish Gaelic Taigh Iain Ghròt
coordinates
58° 38′ N, 3° 3′ W
Coordinates: 58° 38′ N, 3° 3′ W |
John o' Groats (Scottish Gaelic Taigh Iain …
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Andy
February 1, 2023
Hiking
The place name goes back to a Dutchman named Jan de Groot. The Scottish King James IV is said to have given him the ferry rights to Orkney in 1496 after the Norwegians had to cede the archipelago to Scotland. De Groot is said to have asked for four pence and then given a coin as a ticket for the crossing, which then became known as Groat in colloquial usage. Hence the name John o' Groats.
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Rilo
July 21, 2022
Hiking
Before crossing to the Orkneys, a tour of the small harbor is worthwhile
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Best routes near John O'Groats Ferry Terminal
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Elevation 10 m
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