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One of Britain's most isolated and remote railway stations - trains rarely stop, only on request, and it is inaccessible by road. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altnabreac_railway_station - Taken by me, robef (https://www.flickr.com/robef)
One of Britain's most isolated and remote railway stations - trains rarely stop, only on request, and it is inaccessible by road. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altnabreac_railway_station - Taken by me, robef (https://www.flickr.com/robef)
Town lattice girder bridge on Far North Railway near Halkirk, Caithness
Approaching site of Bower station on line from Wick, 1986. View westward, towards Georgemas Junction and the south: ex-Highland Railway (Far North line), Inverness - Dingwall - Georgemas Junction - Thurso/Wick. The line remains active, but the former station - just visible ahead - was closed from 13/6/60 (goods 18/5/64).
Mackays Hotel Wick

Mackays Hotel Wick

3 out of 5
Union Street Wick Scotland
The price is AU$212 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$212
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wick Heritage Centre and Old Wick ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (224 reviews)
Enjoyable stay

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Mackays Hotel Wick
Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street Thurso Scotland
The price is AU$178 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$178
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (373 reviews)
Lovely clean room with very comfortable firm bed, easy check-in with friendly staff. Generous breakfast.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Pentland
Forss House Hotel

Forss House Hotel

4 out of 5
Forss Thurso Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$160 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$160
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Thurso Golf Club and Wolfburn Distillery are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (222 reviews)
Fabulous Hotel. Great location, wonderful bar and food is out of this world. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Forss House Hotel
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Cozy Cabin Retreat in Halkirk

Cozy Cabin Retreat in Halkirk

3 out of 5
Achmeney Glamping Pod Halkirk Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Halkirk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden.
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Andrea was an excellent host, the pod was clean and well stocked with everything you could need to make your own meals. The bed was comfortable and the hot tub was an added bonus to relax after a long drive. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Cozy Cabin Retreat in Halkirk
Achmeney Glamping, larger than Average pod

Achmeney Glamping, larger than Average pod

Halkirk SCT
Stay at this cabin in Halkirk. Enjoy a garden, balconies and in-room fireplaces.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Fantastic stay in the Highlands
Absolutely loved our stay in Andrea’s pod. From the get-go, communication was established and Andrea helped ensure we arrived at the pod quickly with clear directions. The building itself is amazing and the attention to detail is notable! Perfect for a couple. The various farm animals truly made ...

Reviewed on 15 July 2025

Achmeney Glamping, larger than Average pod
North Coast 500 Pods

North Coast 500 Pods

3.5 out of 5
32 Alt Craggie Brora Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Brora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Clynelish Distillery and Brora Beach are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Great location. Enjoyed my stay.

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

North Coast 500 Pods
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.

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