| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Arrangement of chests in a Highland region (9) | ||
| Region of NE Scotland (9) | ||
| Historic county that includes Dunnet (9) | ||
| Alters his stance in area of Scotland (9) | ||
| Historic county of NE Scotland whose only land border is with Sutherland; county town, Wick (9) | ||
| In which Scottish region is John o' Groats located? (9) | ||
| North-eastern extremity of mainland Scotland | The Telegraph General Knowledge | 26 Jun 2016 |
| Area of north-eastern Scotland | The Times Concise | 26 Jan 2015 |