Scrabster Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street, Thurso, Scotland
The price is AU$221 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$221
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (336 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 AU$203 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$203
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (427 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 AU$320 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$320
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Scrabster Ferry Terminal and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (207 reviews)
"Amazing property. Would love to go again!"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Forss House Hotel
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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.
Short Walk to the Beach - 2 Guests - Free Parking

Short Walk to the Beach - 2 Guests - Free Parking

2 out of 5
Thurso
Stay at this residence in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Thurso Library are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 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
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Wick. Enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Castle Sinclair Girnigoe and Old Wick Castle ...
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.
3 bedroom accommodation in John O’ Groats

3 bedroom accommodation in John O’ Groats

John O’ Groats
Stay at this cottage in Wick. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions John O' Groats Signpost and John O' Groats Ferry Terminal ...
3 bedroom accommodation in John O’ Groats
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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 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 Scrabster

Thurso

Thurso