Scrabster Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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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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Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street Thurso Scotland
The price is Rp1.622.489 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
Rp1.622.489
Rp1.946.986 total
8 Feb - 9 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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (374 reviews)
Room was clean, breakfast was nice with pretty decent selection. Staff were fantastic and left you to your own devices. It was lovely.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Pentland
Premier Inn Thurso

Premier Inn Thurso

3 out of 5
Ormlie Road Thurso Scotland
The price is Rp986.777 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp986.777
Rp1.184.133 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Thurso Library and North Coast Visitor ...
7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews)
Excellent hotel with modern clean rooms, well lit parking and good breakfast. Ross, Fiona end Emily (?) in the bar were very welcoming.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Premier Inn Thurso
Forss House Hotel

Forss House Hotel

4 out of 5
Forss Thurso Scotland
The price is Rp1.518.118 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
Rp1.518.118
Rp1.821.742 total
8 Feb - 9 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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Apartment 65B

Apartment 65B

3.5 out of 5
Princes Street Thurso Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Thurso. Enjoy laundry facilities, premium TV channels and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Thurso Library and North Coast ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Clean accommodation, good facilities, comfortable bed, great shower, nice welcome pack. Host Lynn very helpful.

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Apartment 65B
Duart At The Sea

Duart At The Sea

3 out of 5
Duart Auckengill Wick Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Caithness Broch Centre and Duncansby Stacks are located ...
Duart At The Sea
Short Walk to the Beach - 2 Guests - Free Parking

Short Walk to the Beach - 2 Guests - Free Parking

2 out of 5
Thurso Scotland
Stay at this residence in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Thurso Library and North Coast Visitor Centre are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Good, clean accommodation, excellent location

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Short Walk to the Beach - 2 Guests - Free Parking
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Popular places to visit

Dunnet Head Lighthouse which includes 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 heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements

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

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

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

Things to do

2 hour group lesson

2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)

Rp1.147.340
per adult
2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)
2 hour private surf lesson!

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

Rp3.442.019
per traveller
2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)
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