Scrabster Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street, Thurso, Scotland
The price is NZ$225 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$225
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (348 reviews)
Barely an overnight stay!
"Got here late but the porter sorted my room out very quickly in a friendly and efficient manner. I arrived at the hotel just after midnight so never got to enjoy the dining experience…. At least not until breakfast!"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

Pentland
Castletown Hotel

Castletown Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Street, Castletown, Thurso, Scotland
The price is NZ$205 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$205
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (437 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay. Everyone in the Castletown team could not do enough for us, welcoming and helpful. The room was spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast and evening meal were excellent. Our second stay, and will stay there again."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Castletown Hotel
Premier Inn Thurso

Premier Inn Thurso

2 out of 5
Ormlie Road, Thurso, Scotland
The price is NZ$121 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$121
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (5 reviews)
"Betten bequem, Zimmer groß genug zu 3., ruhig trotz Straße und Bahnhof, gute Auswahl beim Frühstück"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Premier Inn Thurso
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Short Walk to the Beach - 2 Guests - Free Parking

Short Walk to the Beach - 2 Guests - Free Parking

2 out of 5
Thurso
Stay at this residence in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Thurso Library and North Coast Visitor Centre are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"A home away from home. Very clean, comfortable and well-equipped, close to the centre of Thurso. Will stay here again, but for longer next time."

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

Short Walk to the Beach - 2 Guests - Free Parking
Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.

Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.

Keiss
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Wick. Enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Castle Sinclair Girnigoe and Old Wick Castle ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"What a lovely place to stay and pub over the road very friendly and welcoming and good food."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.
3 bedroom accommodation in John O’ Groats

3 bedroom accommodation in John O’ Groats

John O’ Groats
Stay at this cottage in Wick. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions John O' Groats Signpost and John O' Groats Ferry Terminal ...
3 bedroom accommodation in John O’ Groats
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Popular places to visit

Dunnet Head Lighthouse featuring cuddly or friendly animals and bird life

Dunnet Head Lighthouse

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 showing a castle, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Castle of Mey

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

Castle of Mey
Farr Beach

Farr Beach

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

Farr Beach

Scrabster Ferry Terminal

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

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

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

Activities

2 hour private surf lesson!

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

NZ$344
per traveller
2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)
Thurso: Dunnet Beach Beginner Surf Lesson

Thurso: Dunnet Beach Beginner Surf Lesson

NZ$103
per adult
Thurso: Dunnet Beach Beginner Surf Lesson
2 hour group lesson

2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)

NZ$115
per adult
2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)
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Cities near Scrabster

Thurso

Thurso