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Caithness

American

[keyth-nes, keyth-nes] / ˈkeɪθ nɛs, keɪθˈnɛs /

noun

a historic county in NE Scotland.

Caithness British

/ keɪθˈnɛs, ˈkeɪθnɛs /

noun

(until 1975) a county of NE Scotland, now part of Highland

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Hans' journey was not plain sailing and almost came to an end in the infamously steep Berriedale Braes in Caithness.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

It is understood US military aircraft landed at small civilian airports in Wick, Caithness, and Benbecula in the Western Isles during the operation on 7 January.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Their new home was Lochdhu Lodge in Altnabreac, a small community in Caithness.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

Campaigners in Caithness have been highlighting the state of the county's roads for months.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024

During the twenty years he ruled the church of Caithness he edified all by his zeal and by the virtues of his private life.

From A Calendar of Scottish Saints by Barrett, Michael

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