Thurso tourist information

The most Northerly town in Scotland, Thurso was a Norse settlement and remains an important port with connections by sea to the Orkney and Shetland Islands.

Caithness Horizons is a new museum telling the story of Thurso, local history, archaeology and ecology of the area.

Further along the coast in the direction of John O'Groats is the imposing turreted Catle of Mey, beautifully restored by order of the Queen Mother.

Thurso has a Tourist Information Centre

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Days Out around Thurso.

South to Wick, or visit John O'Groats

Towns Near Thurso To Visit - straight line distance:

Hoy (19.88 miles)

Where to stay in Thurso

Hotels

Castle Arms Hotel 2* MAP

Mey, Caithness Thurso KW14 8XH

A former 19th-century coaching inn, Castle Arms Hotel is just 8 miles from John O'Groats, in the village of Mey. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout, and there is free parking on site.
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The Weigh Inn Hotel 3* MAP

Burnside Thurso KW14 7UG

The Weigh Inn Hotel overlooks the Pentland Firth and has panoramic views of the Orkney Islands. The Orkney car ferry is 2 minutes away. The hotel is located on the outskirts of Thurso.
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The Ferry Inn 3* MAP

Scrabster Thurso KW14 7UJ

The last hotel on the A9, The Ferry Inn at Scrabster is newly renovated and has wonderful sea views. Just north of Thurso, Scrabster Harbour is the gateway to the Orkney Islands.
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Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels

Park Hotel 3* MAP

Oldfield Thurso KW14 8RE

The Park Hotel - Where the atmosphere & surroundings are as welcoming as the food. Why not go all the way! To Caithness, the land beyond the Highlands and enjoy the hospitality at the Park Hotel.
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Greenland House 3* MAP

Greenland House, Main St Thurso KW14 8TU

Greenland House is situated just over a mile from Dunnet Bay and 20 minutes’ drive to the ferry terminal which serves the Orkney Islands. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas and free on-site parking is provided.
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Castletown Hotel MAP

Main Street, Castletown Thurso KW14 8TP

This small, family-run hotel has free Wi-Fi and free parking. It is in the centre of Castletown, close to Thurso and Wick and only minutes from the Castle of Mey.
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Holiday Cottages

Church Court Cottage 3* MAP

Halkirk near Thurso KW12 6YA

Church Court Cottage is a cosy semi-detached property in Halkirk village, 6 miles from Thurso, in the Northern Highlands of Scotland. There is a double bedroom, and a family room with trip bunk, which has a double bed below and a single on top. Sleeps: 5 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Pets allowed. Price Guide: £255 - £570 a week.
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Pentland Firth Cottages MAP

8 Shore Street Thurso KW14 8BN

Spectacularly located overlooking the turbulent waters of Pentland Firth and just 20 yards from a lovely sandy beach these recently refurbished and very comfortable fishermen's cottages offer a cosy base from which to explore the far north and Orkney. ...
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