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The Stevenson lighthouse at Duncansby Head, the most north-easterly point of the British mainland.
contrary to common belief, Duncansby Head is the most north-easterly point of the British mainland. It is perhaps 2 miles beyond John O'Groats, which most people believe to be the most extreme point of the island.
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Location: Duncansby Head, Caithness, Scotland
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