Castles · Scottish Islands
Thurso Castle
In or near Halkirk.
Thurso Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 1.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Thurso Castle, the nearest railway station is Thurso, which is 1.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is KW14 8HP. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Thurso Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Coordinates: 58.5993°, -3.5082°.
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From the Wikipedia article
is a ruined 19th-century castle, located in Thurso, Caithness, in the Scottish Highlands. Situated in Thurso East,east of the River Thurso, the site can be seen from across the river. The current castle ruins date to 1872; A large part was demolished in 1952, although there has been a fortress here since the 12th century. Part of the castle is still habitable and remains a home of the Viscounts Thurso.
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Background
History
There was a castle at Thurso East, which served as a residence of the earls of Orkney and Caithness, and it is probably the earthwork structure which was recorded in 1157 as the Thorsa castle. and no vestige of it remains. who erected a new structure, designed as a castle or fortress. It was restored and enlarged in 1806 and 1835. The current structure, a Victorian Gothic ruin, was built in 1872. During World War 2, an anti-shipping mine came ashore below the castle and exploded. This led to unstable sections of the building being demolished in 1952. Former United States President, Ulysses S. Grant visited the castle as part of his 1877 world tour. The heir apparent to The Earldom of…
Architecture
The previous structure, known as the Arch was described in 1802 as "the most ornamental piece of architecture in the north". On the south side, a gatehouse and associated lodge are in fair condition. On the north side, adjacent to the river, are the remains of the north tower and a wing. Brick was added to the lower windows in the 20th century. The well is roughly 20 ft deep.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5993, -3.5082
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.thebrochproject.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2745807 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Thurso Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Thurso Castle 20090614 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Thurso, Wilson Lane, Old St Peter's Church And Burial-ground
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Follies · 0.6 km
5 Market Street, Thurso
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North Coast Visitor Centre
Museums · 0.7 km
Dr John Grant Smith Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
St Andrew's Church, Olrig Street, Thurso
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Muthu Royal Hotel
Hotels · 1.0 km
St Peter And The Holy Rood Episcopal Church, 2 Sir George's Street, Thurso
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The Toll Gallery
Galleries · 1.0 km
Sandra's Backpackers
Hostels · 1.0 km
Magnus Mowat Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
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Old St. Peter's Kirk
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📷 3Follies · Scottish Islands
Lady Janet's Seat Tower
Lady Janet's Seat Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.
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5 Market Street, Thurso
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North Coast Visitor Centre
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Dr John Grant Smith Memorial
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Places to stay
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thurso Castle?
- Thurso Castle is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8HP).
- What is Thurso Castle?
- Thurso Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thurso Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8HP.
- Does Thurso Castle charge admission?
- Thurso Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Thurso Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8HP.