Villages · Scottish Islands
Thurso
In or near Halkirk.
Thurso — a village in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 0.3 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
Thurso is a village located in the Scottish Islands, with a population of approximately 7,390. It is situated on the north coast of Scotland, serving as a gateway to the Orkney Islands. Thurso is known for its historical significance and proximity to various natural attractions.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5927, -3.5259
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Population
- 7,390
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 0.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635881 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Station Hotel
Hotels · 0.1 km
Thurso West Church and Church Rooms, Sinclair Street, Thurso
Historic churches · 0.1 km
30 Princes Street, Thurso
Historic houses · 0.2 km
St Peter's Parish Church and Church Rooms, Princes Street, Thurso
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Sir George Sinclair Memorial Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Sir John Sinclair Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Thurso War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Sandra's Backpackers
Hostels · 0.3 km
Congregational Church, Castle Street, Thurso
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Muthu Royal Hotel
Hotels · 0.3 km
St Peter And The Holy Rood Episcopal Church, 2 Sir George's Street, Thurso
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Thurso West Church and Church Rooms, Sinclair Street, Thurso
Thurso West Church and Church Rooms, Sinclair Street, Thurso — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Islands
30 Princes Street, Thurso
30 Princes Street, Thurso — house in Thurso, Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
St Peter's Parish Church and Church Rooms, Princes Street, Thurso
St Peter's Parish Church and Church Rooms, Princes Street, Thurso — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Sir George Sinclair Memorial Fountain
Sir George Sinclair Memorial Fountain — a memorial in Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Sir John Sinclair Memorial
Sir John Sinclair Memorial — a memorial in Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Thurso
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
Muthu Royal Hotel
Muthu Royal Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Thurso Caravan Park
Thurso Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 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 Thurso?
- Thurso is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7HP).
- What is Thurso?
- Thurso — a village in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Thurso?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 0.3 km away. The nearest town is Halkirk. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7HP.
- How do I get to Thurso?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7HP.