Scrabster Travel Guide

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A coastal town with a lighthouse and stone walls.
A harbor with various boats docked, a hillside in the background, and buildings along the shore.
A large cargo ship docked at a port with cranes and a building in the background.
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A nighttime view of a river reflecting city lights.
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A grassy hill with a circular stone structure at the top.
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Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.

Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.

Thurso Scotland
Stay at this beach holiday home in Thurso. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Thurso Castle Ruins and Scrabster Ferry ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"I had a most delightful stay. Getting to the ferry in the AM was a breeze. Lovely views of the harbor. Everything was clean and inviting. Would most definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.
Park Hotel

Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Oldfield Thurso Scotland
The price is NZ$198 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$198
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (481 reviews)
"Helpful staff, clean rooms and great breakfast. The heating only came on at 6pm to heat the rooms, so the room was cooler until then."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Park Hotel
Manor House

Manor House

3 out of 5
6th Janet Street Thurso Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$148 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$148
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (181 reviews)
"Nice room, lovely helpful staff"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Manor House
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Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.

Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.

Thurso Scotland
Stay at this beach holiday home in Thurso. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Thurso Castle Ruins and Scrabster Ferry ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"I had a most delightful stay. Getting to the ferry in the AM was a breeze. Lovely views of the harbor. Everything was clean and inviting. Would most definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.
Amazing NC500 Croft House. Perfect for couples and families

Amazing NC500 Croft House. Perfect for couples and families

Thurso Highland Council
Stay at this cottage in Thurso. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Strathy Bay and Sgeir an Eilean are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"If there is a better place to stay in this area I'd love to hear about it because this one is hard to beat. Rural serene location. Ocean view. Cows to view. Go to The Store in Bettyhill after visiting the museum. Both are amazing."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Amazing NC500 Croft House. Perfect for couples and families
The view rivals anywhere, it’s amazing.

The view rivals anywhere, it’s amazing.

Reiss, near Wick
Stay at this cottage in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Loch of Wester and The Wick River Gardens are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Absolutely loved our stay here.
"Absolutely loved our stay here. The cottage is in an excellent location with stunning views from the big window. Perfect base for exploring the area.Alex was lovely, and full of helpful information."

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

The view rivals anywhere, it’s amazing.
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Activities

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Scotland Trips

NZ$47
per adult
Scotland Trips
2 hour private surf lesson!

2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)

NZ$400
per traveller
2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)
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Cities near Scrabster

A row of traditional houses with sloped roofs and stone walls.

Thurso

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