Museums · Scottish Islands
North Coast Visitor Centre
In or near Halkirk.
North Coast Visitor Centre — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
North Coast Visitor Centre is a museum located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The North Coast Visitor Centre is a museum located in the Scottish Islands. It serves as a resource for visitors, offering information about the local area and its attractions. The centre aims to enhance the understanding of the region's natural and cultural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.5957, -3.5182
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/1837324386 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Coast Visitor Centre?
- North Coast Visitor Centre is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8AJ).
- What is North Coast Visitor Centre?
- North Coast Visitor Centre — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Coast Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8AJ.
- Is North Coast Visitor Centre free to visit?
- Yes, North Coast Visitor Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Coast Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8AJ.