Thurso
Things to do in Thurso, The Highlands
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Thurso sits at the far north of the Scottish Highlands, and the town revolves around Thurso Beach, rated 4.0 from 673 reviews. This is clearly a destination that draws people who want to be by the water, and the number of hotels and guest houses here—around two dozen—suggests the town functions as a proper base rather than a passing stop. The beach itself is the draw, and visitors will find themselves among the kind of accommodation stock that caters to people planning to stay put for a few days.
For eating, there is genuine choice. The Galley and Capilla both rate 4.7 from over 300 reviews each, while the Halladale Inn reaches 4.5 from 239 reviews. The Weigh Inn Hotel and the Pentland Hotel both rate 4.0 from over 700 reviews, and Northern Sands Hotel pulls 4.6 from 648 reviews—these are solid, well-tested places. Blue Door Burgers & Shakes and Premier Inn offer more casual options. Castletown Hotel and Carrig Lios round out the accommodation, both holding ratings around 4.3 to 4.5.
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For those travelling with caravans and motorhomes, there are four campsites in the area. Dunnet Bay Caravan and Motorhome Club Site is particularly well-regarded at 4.5 from 781 reviews, while The Crofters Snug reaches 4.9 from 220 reviews. Caithness Caravan Park holds 4.0 from 673 reviews, and Craigdhu Caravan Site offers another option at 3.5 from 256 reviews. This is clearly a town that welcomes visitors in vans and caravans as much as those looking for traditional hotel rooms.
Bank House
Main Street, Thurso
Bed and Breakfast at 4
4 Princes Street, Thurso
Camfield House
Janet Street, Thurso
Castle Arms Hotel
Mey, Thurso
Castletown Hotel
Main Street, Thurso
Forss House Hotel
Bridge Of Forss, Thurso
Manor House Hotel
6 Janet Street, Thurso
Northern Sands Hotel
Dunnet, Thurso
Things to Do in Thurso(1)
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Attractions Near Thurso
All attractions in Thurso →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Thurso.
4 mi
Seadrift-Dunnet Visitor Centre
Wick · ⭐ 4.5
Caithness Sea Coast
Wick · ⭐ 4.9
19 mi
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.8
20 mi
Strathy Bay
Melvich · ⭐ 4.8
22 mi
Tomb of the Eagles
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.6
26 mi
The Pier Arts Centre
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.7
27 mi
Fossil and Heritage Centre
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.6
28 mi
Orkan Adventures
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 5.0
Camping in Thurso(4)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Thurso
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Gladstone Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £277
Harland Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £287
Old Post Office
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £353
Larachan
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £413
Sundown Apartment
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £517
The Stable
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £561
The Barn
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £567
The Byre
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £571
Common questions about Thurso
How many campsites are there in Thurso?
We list 4 campsites in and around Thurso, of which 2 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Thurso have electric hook-up?
1 of the 4 campsites we list in Thurso offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Thurso?
We list 27 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Thurso.
What is there to do in Thurso?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Thurso.
Where can I eat in Thurso?
We list 15 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Thurso.
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