Wick, Caithness

Wick (Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Ùige (IPA:[ˈinivɪɾʲˈuːkʲə]), Scots: Week^[2]) is a town in Caithness in the Highland Council area in northern Scotland.^[3][4] The town is atop the Wick River and opposite to Wick bay. As of 2011, Wick had a population of 6,954.^[5] Wick has has been a borough since the 19th century however in 1902 it was merged with nearby Pulteneytown. Wick is on the A99 road which links with the A9 road in Latheron. From there one can travel all the way to southern Scotland.^[6] The Far North Line also runs to Wick from Wick Railway Station.^[7] Wick is also served by Wick John O' Groats airport.^[8]

Wick Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Ùige Scots: Week
Looking down-river towards the Bridge of Wick
Wick
Location within the Highland council area
Area	3.48 km2 (1.34 sq mi)
Population	6,954 (2022)[1]
• Density	1,998/km2 (5,170/sq mi)
OS grid reference	ND365505
• Edinburgh	172 mi (277 km)
• London	493 mi (793 km)
Council area	Highland
Lieutenancy area	Caithness
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	WICK
Postcode district	KW1
Dialling code	01955
Police	Scottish
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
UK Parliament	Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Scottish Parliament	Caithness, Sutherland and Ross
List of places UK Scotland 58.454°N 3.089°W / 58.454; -3.089