Latheronwheel is a small village built in 1835, originally a fishing village the small scenic harbour was used by boats fishing for herring. Today the harbour is used by a few local people to keep boats for lobster and crab fishing, or for leisure fishing off the Caithness coastline. There is a small free car parking area with picnic benches. It is an ideal spot to spend time relaxing, birdwatching, drawing and painting.