Villages · Scottish Islands
Scrabster
In or near Halkirk.
Scrabster — a village in scotland islands.
Terry Robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 2.8 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Scrabster is a village located in the Scottish Islands. It serves as a key ferry terminal for routes to Orkney. The village is characterised by its coastal setting and maritime heritage, reflecting the fishing and shipping industries that have historically shaped the area. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere with scenic views of the surrounding waters.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.6128, -3.5463
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 2.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638339 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Scrabster Port
Marinas · 0.0 km
Scrabster Road
Marinas · 0.3 km
Holburn Head Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.4 km
Commander Michael Slater Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Clett
Islands · 1.2 km
Holburn Head
Vineyards · 1.2 km
Scrabster Castle (site of)
Castles · 1.4 km
Scrabster Castle
Castles · 1.4 km
Scrabster Mains Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Scrabster Mains Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Thurso Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Thurso Caravan Park
Campsites · 1.9 km
Nearby
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Holburn Head Lighthouse
Holburn Head Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Commander Michael Slater Memorial
Commander Michael Slater Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Islands
Holburn Head
Holburn Head — a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Scrabster
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Thurso Caravan Park
Thurso Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland islands.
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
Muthu Royal Hotel
Muthu Royal Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Murkle Caravan Park
Murkle Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Forss House
Forss House — a hotel in scotland islands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scrabster?
- Scrabster is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7UW).
- What is Scrabster?
- Scrabster — a village in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Scrabster?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7UW.
- How do I get to Scrabster?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7UW.