Scrabster

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

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

Thurso Scotland
The price is ￥84,358 per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
￥84,358
￥106,713 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Thurso. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Wolfburn ...
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 Oct 1, 2025

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

Premier Inn Thurso

3 out of 5
Ormlie Road Thurso Scotland
The price is ￥8,224 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
￥8,224
￥9,869 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 Jan 26, 2026

Premier Inn Thurso
Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street Thurso Scotland
The price is ￥14,465 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
￥14,465
￥17,359 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (373 reviews)
Lovely clean room with very comfortable firm bed, easy check-in with friendly staff. Generous breakfast.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

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

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

Thurso Scotland
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Thurso. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Wolfburn ...
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 Oct 1, 2025

Bungalow with sea-view, near small town of Thurso.
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 WiFi, 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 Dec 1, 2025

Short Walk to the Beach - 2 Guests - Free Parking
Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.

Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.

Keiss Scotland
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 ...
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 Sep 25, 2025

Spacious Apartment ideal for Families.
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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 showing cuddly or friendly animals and bird life

Dunnet Head Lighthouse

5/5(5 reviews)

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 elements, heritage architecture and a castle

Castle of Mey

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

Castle of Mey

Scrabster Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Scrabster with a trip to Scrabster Ferry Terminal. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Scrabster Ferry Terminal

Dunnet Bay Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree 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 browsing the exhibits at Mary-Ann's Cottage during your trip to Thurso. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Mary-Ann's Cottage

Dunnet Bay Distillery

5/5(1 review)

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

Dunnet Bay Distillery

Things to do

2 hour group lesson

2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)

￥10,578
per adult
2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)
2 hour private surf lesson!

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

￥31,747
per traveler
2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)
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Cities near Scrabster

Thurso

Thurso