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Located in the very north of mainland Scotland is the picturesque town of Thurso. It offers stunning views of the sea and is surrounding by magnificent imposing cliffs. It is known as the "Gateway to Orkney" and offers ferry services to Stromness. Thurso was discovered in the 900's by the Vikings who began its prosperous fishing trade.
 
 
 
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Castle and Gardens of Mey
The Castle of Mey is the Caithness home of the late Queen Mother. She bought the castle in 1952, restored it and created the beautiful gardens you see today. She first saw what was then Barrogill Castle, while mourning the...
 
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Strathnaver Museum
This museum is located in the former church of St Columba, built in 1700 and occupies one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline at Clachan. The museum has a series of interactive ‘hands-on’ displays where visitors can try...
 
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  The true edge of the world, or at least mainland Britain, can be found in Thurso which bills itself as the Gateway to the Orkney Isles.

Ferries run from the port in Thurso to Stromness on the main Orkney Isle, giving access to Kirkwall further inland. Thurso itself is also the gateway to the famous John o’Groats just up the coast from the town.

For the pedantic amongst you, we really should call it Gateway to Dunnet Head which is strictly the most northerly place in Britain, with John...
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Thurso Castle
Visible across the rivermouth from the old town of Thurso are the roofless but impressive remains of Thurso Castle, built on the shore in 1878 by Sir Tollemache Sinclair. A better idea of its Gothic grandeur can be viewed in...
 
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Castlehill Flagstone Trail
This short walk, at the edge of Dunnet village, reveals the remarkable history of Caithness' once thriving flagstone industry. The durable grey flagstones had been used for centuries as a building material but their quality became of worldwide interest after...
 
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Dunnet Head   (Approx 30 Miles)
Asked what is mainland Britain’s most northerly point most people automatically say “John o’Groats”. However, the distinction actually goes to Dunnet Head, some 15km west of the famous village. Surrounded by water, the headland offers a dramatic view of the...
 
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