Dunnet Travel Guide

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Dunnet head's lost house
Dunnet head's lost house
Superb day, superb feel! I felt so small, yet so grand! #Green #waterlust
Dwarwick Pier
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Ruined Cottage Ruinous croft cottage, known locally as Bill Gunn Cottage. It looks out over Dunnet Bay. Surrounding village is Westside At Dunnet. Taken at the beginning of 2006, New Years Day in fact.
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Northern Sands Hotel

Northern Sands Hotel

3 out of 5
Dunnet Thurso Scotland
The price is £97 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£97
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (221 reviews)
Great place. Comfortable and lovely food and staff. Thanks

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Northern Sands Hotel
House of the Northern Gate

House of the Northern Gate

Thurso Scotland
Stay at this beach villa in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet Bay Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Words can’t describe what a wonderful place this is. So beautiful and peaceful. Our family had such a great time and made once in a lifetime memories during our stay. If I ever come back to Scotland I will definitely stay again. Don’t miss this if you are making this trip.

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

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House of the Northern Gate
Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street Thurso Scotland
The price is £81 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
£81
13 Mar - 14 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! (379 reviews)
old but nice

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Pentland
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House of the Northern Gate

House of the Northern Gate

Thurso Scotland
Stay at this beach villa in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet Bay Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Words can’t describe what a wonderful place this is. So beautiful and peaceful. Our family had such a great time and made once in a lifetime memories during our stay. If I ever come back to Scotland I will definitely stay again. Don’t miss this if you are making this trip.

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

House of the Northern Gate
Wick Bay Apartments

Wick Bay Apartments

3 out of 5
Wellington Avenue Wick Scotland
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Pulteney Distillery and Wick Heritage ...
Wick Bay Apartments
House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route

House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route

3 out of 5
4 Harbour Terrace Wick Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Wick. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wick Heritage Centre and Pulteney Distillery are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
Easy parking on the street in front. ( In October) Great view of the harbour and lovely sunrise. The house is lovely, very clean, fully equipped and spacious over 3 floors. The washer and dryer are tucked under the stairs and very much appreciated by NC500 road trippers. The owner provided timely ...

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route
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Popular places to visit

Dunnet Head Lighthouse which includes cuddly or friendly animals and bird life

Dunnet Head Lighthouse

4.5/5(32 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 heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements

Castle of Mey

4.5/5(26 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(16 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

4.5/5(23 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

Dunnet Bay Distillery

5/5(2 reviews)

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

Strathy Bay

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

Things to do

2 hour private surf lesson!

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

£150
per traveller
2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)
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Cities near Dunnet

Thurso

Thurso

One of my favourite places on the Scotland Tour

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