Scrabster Travel Guide

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

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

Thurso Scotland
The price is NZ$1,134 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
NZ$1,134
6 Feb - 7 Feb
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$194 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
NZ$194
20 Feb - 21 Feb
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (374 reviews)
Room was clean, breakfast was nice with pretty decent selection. Staff were fantastic and left you to your own devices. It was lovely.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Pentland
Premier Inn Thurso

Premier Inn Thurso

3 out of 5
Ormlie Road Thurso Scotland
The price is NZ$115 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$115
1 Mar - 2 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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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Good, clean accommodation, excellent location

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

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

Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.

Keiss Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Castle Sinclair Girnigoe and Old Wick Castle are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Beautiful cosy, clean apartment.Location was great as handy for John O Groats and the gorgeous north coast.Host was extremely helpful and very prompt responding to messages.Thank you very much.

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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

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

Dunnet Bay Distillery

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

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

Activities

2 hour group lesson

2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)

NZ$116
per adult
2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)
Just one step

Scotland Trips

NZ$47
per adult
Scotland Trips
Thurso: Dunnet Beach Beginner Surf Lesson

Thurso: Dunnet Beach Beginner Surf Lesson

NZ$105
per adult
Thurso: Dunnet Beach Beginner Surf Lesson
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Cities near Scrabster

Thurso

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