Anne's Guidebook - places to visit in and around Thurso
Sightseeing
Things to see and do in and around Thurso
Camster Cairns
Amazing 5,000 year old burial cairns. Must visit.
Hill O' Many Stanes
A99Ancient and unique stone setting
A great cafe at the top (seasonal opening). Difficult to spot so watch out for the sign for the Cairn of Get (an ancient burial cairn) and park opposite to walk down the steps used but fisherwomen to bring herring from the boats.
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Whaligoe Steps
A great cafe at the top (seasonal opening). Difficult to spot so watch out for the sign for the Cairn of Get (an ancient burial cairn) and park opposite to walk down the steps used but fisherwomen to bring herring from the boats.
Old St Peter's Church
Wilson LaneGreat child friendly space in the Library. Also has art and photographic exhibitions.
Thurso Library & Gallery
Davidson's LaneGreat child friendly space in the Library. Also has art and photographic exhibitions.
Victoria Walk
Lovely walk along Thurso’s esplanade.
A window into crofting life in the past. Seasonal opening times
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Mary Ann's Cottage
A window into crofting life in the past. Seasonal opening times
The most northerly point on the British mainland. Great views if the weather permits
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Dunnet Head Lighthouse
The most northerly point on the British mainland. Great views if the weather permits
Stunning sea stacks and lots of nesting birds in the Spring/early summer.
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Duncansby Stacks
Stunning sea stacks and lots of nesting birds in the Spring/early summer.
The late Queen Mother’s highland Caithness retreat. House and gardens open to the public. Seasonal opening May - September. Usually closed end of May- beginning August when Prince Charles is in residence.
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Kasteel en tuinen van Mey
The late Queen Mother’s highland Caithness retreat. House and gardens open to the public. Seasonal opening May - September. Usually closed end of May- beginning August when Prince Charles is in residence.
Wolfburn Distillery
Henderson ParkOur newest distillery on the edge of town.
Lovely walk around the river locally known as the ‘Mall’. Popular with dog walkers and the Saturday morning park run.
River Thurso
Lovely walk around the river locally known as the ‘Mall’. Popular with dog walkers and the Saturday morning park run.
Thurso
The fisher biggins, the oldest historical part of town.
Dunnet Bay
Best beach on the north coast. Great for surfers. I’m a bit biased!
Excellent history of Caithness slate industry in Castletown (6 miles from Thurso) and a short walk around the area.
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Castlehill Heritage Centre
Harbour RoadExcellent history of Caithness slate industry in Castletown (6 miles from Thurso) and a short walk around the area.
Thurso Beach
1-16 Pentland CresA lovely walk past the lighthouse to Holborn Head, beyond the ferry port in Scrabster. The cliffs and Clett rock are spectacular.
Holburn Head Lighthouse
A lovely walk past the lighthouse to Holborn Head, beyond the ferry port in Scrabster. The cliffs and Clett rock are spectacular.
Lovely place to visit and a nice walk from the stones out to a sight of special scientific interest past an ancient graveyard.
Achavanich Stone Setting
Lovely place to visit and a nice walk from the stones out to a sight of special scientific interest past an ancient graveyard.
Timespan
Museum in Helmsdale, with cafe.