Sarclet is a remote clifftop crofting township, situated on the east coast of Caithness, lying slightly north of Loch Sarclet in the [Scottish Highlands](https://bliptext.com/articles/scottish-highlands) and is in the Scottish council area of Highland. Sarclet Head extends into the sea and is 0.5 miles to the southeast of the township. Sarclet has a natural harbour called The Haven which was formerly used by fishing boats, but is now largely unused. The village of Thrumster lies 0.5 miles north west, with Wick located 5 north of the township.

Decoy Site

Sarclet was a location for a Q/QF large-scale night-time decoy airfield during World War II, that were used to simulate burning cities. The site was used to provide some protection for Wick.