Ord of Caithness
Ord of Caithness | |
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Headland | |
The A9 road crossing the Ord | |
| Coordinates: 58°8′22″N 3°36′15″W / 58.13944°N 3.60417°W | |
| Grid position | ND 05649 17847 |
| Elevation | 198 m (650 ft) |
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The Ord of Caithness (Scottish Gaelic: An t-Òrd Gallach) 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.