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Thurso

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Thurso is a town and former burgh on the north coast of the Highland council area of Scotland. It is the northernmost town on the British mainland. At the 2001 Census, Thurso had a population of about 9,000. Historically, it is one of two burghs within the county of Caithness. It lies at the junction of the north-south A9 road and the west-east A836 road, connected to Bridge of Forss in the west and Castletown in the east. Plan how to spend your time in Thurso and other destinations in United Kingdom using our United Kingdom trip planner.
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    Dunnet Head ©
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    Dunnet Head
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Queen Elizabeth Castle of Mey Trust ©
    Castle
    Queen Elizabeth Castle of Mey Trust
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Caithness Horizons Museumand Art Gallery ©
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    Caithness Horizons Museumand Art Gallery
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Wolfburn Distillery ©
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    Wolfburn Distillery
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Side trips from Thurso

    Dunrobin Castle and Gardens ©
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    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Duncansby Head ©
    Lookout
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    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Durness
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Dornoch Beach ©
    Beach
    Dornoch Beach
    Dornoch
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Thurso

    Above and Beyond Tours of Caithness ©
    Distillery Tour
    Above and Beyond Tours of Caithness
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    North Point Distillery ©
    Distillery
    North Point Distillery
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Castlehill Heritage Centre ©
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    Castletown
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Old St Peter's Church ©
    Ruin
    Old St Peter's Church
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    Duration: 2 hours

    Zoos & Aquariums in Thurso

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    Zoo
    Geise Farm Activities
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    Duration: 2 hours

    Parks in Thurso

    Torrisdale Tunnel
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    Torrisdale Tunnel
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    Duration: 2 hours
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    Our expert advice on where to stay in Thurso

    Queen Elizabeth Castle of Mey Trust ©
    The best way to enjoy your time in Thurso is to stay at one of its charming bed and breakfast venues or cottages for rent. Here, cottages, inns, and smaller accommodations are much more common than hotels, and much less expensive. Opt for a more private rental or relax at a lovely inn after a day of touring the Highlands. If you want more amenities and don't mind spending a little extra during your trip, some luxury hotels in the area could be worth the splurge.
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