Dunnet Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Northern Sands Hotel

Northern Sands Hotel

3 out of 5
Dunnet, Dunnet Head, Thurso, Scotland
The price is AU$223 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$223
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (209 reviews)
"No negatives staff wer really nice and friendly, and the beach is lovely..regards Gary."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Northern Sands Hotel
House of the Northern Gate

House of the Northern Gate

Thurso
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Thurso. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet ...
"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
Mackays Hotel Wick

Mackays Hotel Wick

3 out of 5
Union Street, Wick, Scotland
The price is AU$220 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$220
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Wick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wick Heritage Centre and Old Wick ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (216 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, comfortable bed"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Mackays Hotel Wick
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House of the Northern Gate

House of the Northern Gate

Thurso
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Thurso. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet ...
"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 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Wick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Pulteney Distillery and ...
6.6/10 (11 reviews)
"Perfectly adequate place to stay. Units are large and clean inside but plain. Parking is great.the outside of the building is looking a little tired."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

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 3-star vacation home in Wick. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wick Heritage Centre and Pulteney Distillery ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
"This property is down by the harbour with easy parking at front door. The property is over 3 stories with the bedrooms on the top floor. We left our luggage downstairs and just took up what we needed. The bathroom is on the second floor and if you need to use it during the night, it’s just a little ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route
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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
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

Activities

2 hour group lesson

2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)

AU$102
per adult
2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)
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Cities near Dunnet

Thurso

Thurso