Ord of Caithness

Ord of Caithness
Headland
The Ord, seen from the west, from the A9 road on the other side of Ord Burn
The Ord, seen from the west, from the A9 road on the other side of Ord Burn
Ord of Caithness is located in Scotland
Ord of Caithness
Ord of Caithness
Location in Scotland
Coordinates: 58°8′22″N 3°36′15″W / 58.13944°N 3.60417°W / 58.13944; -3.60417
Grid positionND 05649 17847
Elevation198 m (650 ft)

The Ord of Caithness is a granite mass on the east coast of the Highland council area of Scotland, on the boundary of the historic counties of Sutherland and Caithness. It is 2 miles (3.2 km) north-east of Helmsdale. It forms a headland 198 metres (650 ft) high, known as Ord Point. The A9 road passes above the Ord; there are sharp bends as it follows the contours.[1]

  1. ^ Ord of Caithness Gazetteer for Scotland, accessed 8 August 2016.