The main harbour of Caithness on the Pentland Firth, where Harald will land in 1201; the bishop's castle of Scrabster is close by.
Who holds it
- Name
- Rognvald's stewards (not pinned)
- Title
- Holder
- Since
- About 1200
- Confidence
- low
Lord in 1200
Contested: held for William by Rognvald's stewards (likeliest), claimed by Earl Harald.
Communities
Thin.
Fairs and markets
Weekly market (day not pinned).
Militia
Townsmen's watch (not pinned).
Walls and castle
No castle of note (the earls' strongholds are elsewhere).
Trade and crafts
Harbour for Orkney; grain and fish.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: Minor place; details thin.
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.