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Thurso attractions |
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 Thurso
is mainland Scotland's most northerly town, and is home to the
country's most northerly railway station. It is located on the
north coast of Caithness, its seaward views dominated by the
distant cliffs of Dunnet Head to the north east, and those of
the island of Hoy to the north. Thurso has long been a gateway
to Orkney, with the well established ferry routes to Orkney,
the car ferry to Stromness, leaving from the harbour at Scrabster. |
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 John O' Groats Passenger ferry service from
John O' Groats to Orkney. Every day all summer from 1st May to
30th September. www.jogferry.co.uk. About 15 miles east of Thurso. |
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Castle
of Mey, Thurso, Caithness KW14 8XH. Tel: 01847 851473. The former
holiday home of the late Queen Mother is the most northerly castle
on the British mainland. She renovated and restored it and created
the beautiful gardens you see today. For almost half a century
she spent many happy summers here. www.castleofmey.org.uk.
About 10 miles east of
Thurso. |
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Thurso Castle, Thurso KW14. Thurso Castle
was originally a 12th century earthwork fortress, founded by
the Norse Earls. In the 17th century, it was replaced by a stone
tower house. The roofless but impressive remains are visible
across the rivermouth from the old town of Thurso. Location: On the outskirts of Thurso. |
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