John O'Groats - Added to Beaches and Seaside Resorts in Caithness North East, Scotland

[JoeC]

I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:

John O'Groats, Caithness North East

I can't pretend John O'Groats is much more than a tourist trap, but it is, at least, a famous one.

It used to be where the A9 ended (it goes to Scrabster now), and is synonymous with charity events from bike rides to wheelbarrow pushes that start in Lands End and travel the length of the mainland to John O'Groats.

There's a famous sign post (at least they've stopped charging people for photos with it now), a couple of nice coffee shops, and The First and Last - a hexagonal gift shop that's been selling tat to tourists since my age was in single digits!

There's a SSSI just off the shoreline, but it's for fish fossils on the seabed so not much of a bother for us.

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 12/06/2026. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

[OzoneVibe]

Next location to add .. Land’s End. ?

Though someone already bagged that one.

[OzoneVibe]

I want to fly here @JoeC, I’ve added it to the list of places I want to fly

Not that there’s really a chance I’ll get there. Just couldn’t resist adding.

[Lee_Clark]

Great photo!

[OzoneVibe]

@JoeC

There’s a SSSI just off the shoreline, but it’s for fish fossils on the seabed so not much of a bother for us.

.. providing you don’t crash into the drink.

[ioconnell]

[ioconnell]

Great picture, looking back at the mainland from it’s northernmost point. Love it. Do you mind if I download it to use as the wallpaper on my PC?

[JoeC]

Thanks Ian, glad you like it. Completely different perspective on things (especially from the 360 camera). I don’t mind at all, please do (it’s already added to my rotating wallpaper collection)

[JoeC]

Though if you want the true northernmost point…

Dunnet Head Lighthouse, Caithness North East - Added to Lighthouses in Scotland

I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene: The lighthouse at Dunnet Head sits on the most northerly point of mainland Britain. It was built by Robert Stevenson, grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson, in 1831. I was lucky enough to be there for a wedding so could take off from inside the grounds, but there’s a good carpark and ample other places for TOAL from nearby. Remember, the cliffs are 300m high so be mindful of distances and altitude [c12f4b…

(I grew up in Dunnet… we’re quite touchy about John O’Groats’ stolen fame )