Scrabster Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street, Thurso, Scotland
The price is £117 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£117
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (335 reviews)
Great staff
"We just stayed one night before the ferry to Orkney. The room was comfortable and really clean. Staff were friendly and helpful so top marks to the team. Great breakfast included in our rate was a bonus. I'd definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Pentland
Castletown Hotel

Castletown Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Street, Castletown, Thurso, Scotland
The price is £110 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
£110
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (426 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay, with delicious food and fantastic staff"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Castletown Hotel
Forss House Hotel

Forss House Hotel

4 out of 5
Forss, Thurso, Scotland
The price is £155 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£155
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Scrabster Ferry Terminal and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (206 reviews)
"Amazing property. Would love to go again!"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Forss House Hotel
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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, Scotland
Stay at this residence in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Thurso Library are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 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 Jul 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Alison
"Lovely large apartment,has everything u need and more ,very comfy bed ,lovely hot shower ,will try to get back ,just what I needed"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.
Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views.

Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views.

John o' Groats, Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Wick. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Gills Bay Ferry Port and Caithness Broch Centre are located ...
Cosy Highland retreat with countryside and sea views.
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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 which includes 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 heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements

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

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 Scrabster

Thurso

Thurso