Scrabster Travel Guide

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Scrabster Harbour Scotland
Scrabster Harbour Scotland
Anchor Handling Tugs at Scrabster A pair of Anchor Handlers/Supply Tugs, the Maersk Detector and the Maersk Assister, dwarfing the new ferry terminal at Scrabster. These giants are used for many heavyweight tasks such as repositioning oil rigs. They boast 18,280 BHP and 23,500 BHP respectively.
Photo by John Allan (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Leaving Scrabster at Dusk As we were leaving Scrabster there was a lot of smoke coming from a couple of the boats in the harbour, taken without a tripod, hence shake
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Bell Mount, Scrabster
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Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.

Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.

Thurso Scotland
The price is AU$963 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$963
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday home in Thurso. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Wolfburn Distillery ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
I had a most delightful stay. Getting to the ferry in the AM was a breeze. Lovely views of the harbor. Everything was clean and inviting. Would most definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.
Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street Thurso Scotland
The price is AU$154 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$154
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (377 reviews)
Bed was comfy and shower was good. Room was noisy though as there was single glazing.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Pentland
Forss House Hotel

Forss House Hotel

4 out of 5
Forss Thurso Scotland
The price is AU$152 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$152
25 Feb - 26 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (225 reviews)
Dry comfortable room

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Forss House Hotel
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Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.

Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.

Thurso Scotland
Stay at this beach holiday home in Thurso. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Wolfburn Distillery ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
I had a most delightful stay. Getting to the ferry in the AM was a breeze. Lovely views of the harbor. Everything was clean and inviting. Would most definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Beautiful cosy, clean apartment.Location was great as handy for John O Groats and the gorgeous north coast.Host was extremely helpful and very prompt responding to messages.Thank you very much.

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.
You will love everything about Mey Bee.

You will love everything about Mey Bee.

Mey, near Thurso
Stay at this cottage in Thurso. Enjoy laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Castle of Mey and Gills Bay Ferry Port are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Fred the owner was lovely. He was a perfect host in every way.I fully recommend this retreat in every way.

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

You will love everything about Mey Bee.
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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

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

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

Dunnet Bay Distillery

You can take time to visit Dunnet Bay Distillery during your travels to Dunnet. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Dunnet Bay Distillery

Activities

2 hour group lesson

2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)

AU$98
per adult
2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)
2 hour private surf lesson!

2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)

AU$293
per traveller
2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)
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Cities near Scrabster

Thurso

Thurso

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