With a long fishing history the coast has many small secluded harbours and inlets with piers and with a variety craft. Castles of Caithness Castles and strongholds from many periods can be seen several in spectacular places on the cliffs. Gardens open to the public Highland Games at Halkirk every summer. Halkirk Games will be one of the biggest events of the year. There are Bowling greens in Wick and Thurso as well as smaller clubs in villages.
Swimming is available for the hardy at many secluded beaches.
If the climate is not for you then there are public swimming pools in Thurso and Wick . There are public tennis courts in both Thurso and Wick. There are a number of Art galleries in Caithness - commercial and within the public library in Wick. Lyth Arts Centre often has exhibitions of artist during the summer months. The Society of Caithness Artists has its annual show in Thurso Town Hall.