Scrabster

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Scrabster Harbour Scotland
Scrabster Harbour Scotland
Anchor Handling Tugs at Scrabster A pair of Anchor Handlers/Supply Tugs, the Maersk Detector and the Maersk Assister, dwarfing the new ferry terminal at Scrabster. These giants are used for many heavyweight tasks such as repositioning oil rigs. They boast 18,280 BHP and 23,500 BHP respectively.
Photo by John Allan (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Leaving Scrabster at Dusk As we were leaving Scrabster there was a lot of smoke coming from a couple of the boats in the harbour, taken without a tripod, hence shake
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Bell Mount, Scrabster
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Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street Thurso Scotland
The price is S$143 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
S$143
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (378 reviews)
Staff attentive and welcoming. Relaxed, friendly place to stay

Reviewed on 28 Feb, 2026

Pentland
Forss House Hotel

Forss House Hotel

4 out of 5
Forss Thurso Scotland
The price is S$136 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
S$136
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Thurso Golf Club and Wolfburn Distillery are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (225 reviews)
Dry comfortable room

Reviewed on 4 Feb, 2026

Forss House Hotel
Premier Inn Thurso

Premier Inn Thurso

3 out of 5
Ormlie Road Thurso Scotland
The price is S$89 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
S$89
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Thurso Library and North Coast Visitor ...
7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews)
Excellent hotel with modern clean rooms, well lit parking and good breakfast. Ross, Fiona end Emily (?) in the bar were very welcoming.

Reviewed on 26 Jan, 2026

Premier Inn Thurso
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Apartment 65B

Apartment 65B

3.5 out of 5
Princes Street Thurso Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Thurso. Enjoy laundry facilities, premium TV channels and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Thurso Library and North Coast ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Clean accommodation, good facilities, comfortable bed, great shower, nice welcome pack. Host Lynn very helpful.

Reviewed on 16 Sept, 2025

Apartment 65B
Duart At The Sea

Duart At The Sea

3 out of 5
Duart Auckengill Wick Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Caithness Broch Centre and Duncansby Stacks are located ...
Duart At The Sea
Short Walk to the Beach - 2 Guests - Free Parking

Short Walk to the Beach - 2 Guests - Free Parking

2 out of 5
Thurso Scotland
Stay at this residence in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Thurso Library and North Coast Visitor Centre are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
A lovely little home, clean and full of everything you need.

Reviewed on 6 Feb, 2026

Short Walk to the Beach - 2 Guests - Free Parking
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Popular places to visit

Dunnet Head Lighthouse which includes bird life and cuddly or friendly animals

Dunnet Head Lighthouse

4.5/5(32 reviews)

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

Dunnet Head Lighthouse
Castle of Mey which includes château or palace, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Castle of Mey

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

Castle of Mey

Scrabster Ferry Terminal

4/5(16 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Scrabster with a trip to Scrabster Ferry Terminal. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Scrabster Ferry Terminal

Dunnet Bay Beach

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Dunnet Bay Beach during your travels in Thurso? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Dunnet Bay Beach

Mary-Ann's Cottage

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mary-Ann's Cottage during your trip to Thurso. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Mary-Ann's Cottage

Dunnet Bay Distillery

5/5(2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Dunnet Bay Distillery during your travels to Dunnet. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Dunnet Bay Distillery

Things to do

2 hour group lesson

2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)

S$87
per adult
2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)
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