Scrabster Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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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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Scrabster Lighthouse, Thurso, Caithness. Since the harbour at Scrabster has been upgraded, it is not uncommon to see cruise ships in the area
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Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.

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

Thurso Scotland
The price is NZ$1,144 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$1,144
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday home in Thurso. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Wolfburn Distillery ...
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.
Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street Thurso Scotland
The price is NZ$196 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
NZ$196
28 Mar - 29 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! (383 reviews)
Advertised as dog friendly but actually, dogs not allowed in restaurant OR bar. Had to have breakfast in reception area. Room was quite tired.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Pentland
Park Hotel

Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Oldfield Thurso Scotland
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. ...
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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 Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Wolfburn Distillery ...
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 laundry facilities. Popular attractions Strathy Bay and Sgeir an Eilean are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Amazing location
Fabulous property, beautiful location and plenty of fresh air and wellbeing walks. Scenery stunning. Cottage incredibly cosy, and lovely to return to every evening. Everything we needed was provided.

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2024

Amazing NC500 Croft House. Perfect for couples and families
You will love everything about Mey Bee.

You will love everything about Mey Bee.

Mey, near Thurso
Stay at this cottage in Thurso. Enjoy laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Castle of Mey and Gills Bay Ferry Port are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Fred the owner was lovely. He was a perfect host in every way.I fully recommend this retreat in every way.

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

You will love everything about Mey Bee.
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Popular places to visit

Dunnet Head Lighthouse featuring cuddly or friendly animals and bird life

Dunnet Head Lighthouse

4/5(7 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 showing a castle, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Castle of Mey

5/5(4 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(7 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(2 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

3/5(1 review)

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

Strathy Bay

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Strathy Bay might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Strathy.

Strathy Bay

Activities

Just one step

Scotland Trips

NZ$45
per adult
Scotland Trips
2 hour group lesson

2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)

NZ$113
per adult
2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)
Thurso: Dunnet Beach Beginner Surf Lesson

Thurso: Dunnet Beach Beginner Surf Lesson

NZ$102
per adult
Thurso: Dunnet Beach Beginner Surf Lesson
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