Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd.
Wick Airport
Date: 07 October 2008
Last updated: 23/09/2008 10:30:50
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Wick is the ideal location from which to explore the dramatic scenery, wildlife and heritage of Caithness and Sutherland. A wide range of accommodation is available and there are many opportunities to sample the area’s famed local produce from the land and sea. Wick is the principal town in the far north of the Scottish mainland. It was originally a Viking settlement, and holds the claim to fame of once being the busiest herring fishing port in Europe. The town's story is told in the excellent Wick Heritage Centre. Visitor attractions are numerous and include the dramatic 15th to 17th-century ruins of Sinclair and Girnigoe castles, the tiny fishing village of Staxigoe and the famous Old Pulteney whisky distillery. The Queen Mother’s former home at Castle of Mey is nearby and HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, is actively promoting local produce via the Mey Selections brand launched in 2005. For more information on the airport and its services, including the renowned home baking in the Terminal Building Café, call us on 01955 602215. CaféLil's Cafe serves light meals, tea, coffee, home baking, newspapers, stamps and cigarettes with a drinks licence available from 11.00 o'clock. Disabled FacilitiesThere are two designated car park spaces for disabled parking and one drop off bay. There is a disabled toilet with an alert fitted to attract assistance if necessary. Nursing RoomThere is a nappy changing unit, nappy disposal unit, a bottle warmer and wash hand basin available at the terminal building. Post BoxThere is a post box at the airport with mail collected once daily. Airport InformationFlightsThe following destinations are served by scheduled flights from Wick airport. Please contact the airline direct for timetable and fare information. Please note, that with effect from 26 October 2008 BA flights operated by Loganair will change to Flybe flights under Loganair’s new franchise agreement. Bookings for these services can now be made at www.flybe.com or if you are an Air Discount Scheme member at www.flybe.com/ads .
Local Transport InformationCar Park ProvisionA free of charge car park is available at the airport. Car HireThere is currently no airport based car hire facility. A number of local garages do provide car hire and will meet clients on arrival. Details are available from Airport Administration on 01955 602215 or via the local business link on the www.caithness.org website. Taxi ProvidersTaxis are plentiful and meet all scheduled flights.
Public TransportationThe bus station and train station are situated near Wick town centre, approximately 1.5 miles from the airport. Trains are available to Thurso and Inverness (and all intermediate stations). Buses are available to most towns and villages in Caithness as well as Scottish Citylink services to Inverness.
Hours of Operation
Refueling ServicesFar North Aviation +44 (0) 1955 602201 Air ChartersTayflite Executive Air Charter Tel 01738 550088 Fax 01738 553542 Information and Helpful Phone Numbers
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 Air Discount Scheme The Scottish Executive's Air Discount Scheme (ADS) will provide a 40 per cent reduction on air fares between Scotland's remotest communities and Scottish cities. ADS applies to people whose main residence is any of the following: Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland, Islay and Jura, Caithness and North-west Sutherland. It includes students from these areas who are studying away from home. For more information on ADS, eligibility criteria and application information please visit the www.airdiscountscheme.com website. |
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