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A court in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands
Wick Sheriff Court opened in 1866 and was designed by the Edinburgh architect David Rhind who adapted many Renaissance features, in particular copying the middle floor windows from the Vendramini Palace in Venice. The “A” listed building cost £6,000, half of which was paid for by the County.
Sheriff Court House
Bridge Street
Wick
Caithness
KW1 4AJ
01955 602846
Peta Donachie
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01955 602846 available from 17:00 until 09:00 on evening prior to start of trial.
A phone interpreter service is available when you contact a court by phone or attend in person. To access this service ask for phone interpreter and the language required.
The phone interpreter service is not available during actual court proceedings.
If you are deaf, have hearing loss or are speech impaired you can contact us for free with Relay UK.
If you use British Sign Language (BSL) and wish to phone us using a sign language interpreter, you can use the online video relay interpreting service. For more information see the Contact Scotland BSL website.
The Sheriff Clerk's office is open Monday to Friday:
The office is closed from 13:00 for staff training on the following dates:
The full list of court closures for public holidays are laid out in the published Act of Court.
To pay a fine or for information please go to paying a fine.
When you arrive at the Sheriff Court, please report to the Sheriff Clerks Office where you will be guided to the courtroom.
Cycle parking racks can be found nearby at Riverside car park, on CycleStreets cycle parking map.
The nearest Airport is Wick which is approximately a 20 min walk from the Court House or 5 minutes by car.
On arrival at court, all visitors should report to the sheriff clerk's public office on the ground floor where you will be directed as appropriate.
If you are attending for jury service please report to the sheriff clerk's public office where you will be assisted by the jury attendant.
If you are sitting on a jury, lunch and refreshments will be provided if the court sits into the afternoon.
There are various cafes within a short walking distance from courthouse.
Water can be provided upon request.
A loop induction service is available in the main court room for people who have hearing difficulties. A portable loop system is available for elsewhere in the building. Please contact the sheriff clerk on 01955 602846 if you require to use this facility prior to your visit.
Wheelchair access is available at the right hand side of the building. Please use the signposted buzzer for staff assistance. If you have any specific requirements please contact the sheriff clerk's office on 01955 602846 on the day prior to attending as the the courtroom is on the second floor of the building.
Find out about the sheriffdom guidance, information and practice notes that apply to the courts in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands.
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Grampian, Highland and Islands