# Things to see in Thurso (United Kingdom): 21 places and when to go

> Thurso is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly History (14), Architecture (3), Nature (2). The best known are Dunnet Head Lighthouse, Wolfburn distillery and Thurso Bay. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/thurso/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United Kingdom · 58.5957, -3.5507
- **Places:** 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/historia/) (14) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/arquitectura/) (3) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/naturaleza/) (2) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/espiritual/) (2) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/gastronomia/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** February to March, October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 295 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Thurso

The places in and around Thurso, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Dunnet Head Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/dunnet-head-lighthouse/): Active 19th century lighthouse that stands on Dunnet Head, Scotland · 13 km
- [Wolfburn distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/wolfburn-distillery/): Whisky distillery in Highland, Scotland, UK · 5 m
- [Thurso Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/thurso-bay/): Bay in Highland, Scotland, UK · 2.2 km
- [Braal Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/braal-castle/): 14th-century castle in Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK, now ruined · 9.3 km
- [Crosskirk Broch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/crosskirk-broch/): Broch in Highland, Scotland, UK · 7.6 km
- [Thurso Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/thurso-castle/): Castle in the UK · 2.5 km
- [Brims Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/brims-castle/): Tower house in Highland, Scotland, UK · 6.1 km
- [Dunnet Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/dunnet-church/): Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK · 12 km
- [Holburn Head Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/holburn-head/): Lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK · 2.2 km
- [Old St Peter's Church, Thurso](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/old-st-peter-s-kirk/): Church building in Thurso, Highland, Scotland, UK · 2.1 km
- [Scrabster Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/scrabster-castle-site-of/): Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK · 910 m
- [Halkirk Auld Kirk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/abbey-church/): Church ruin in Halkirk, Highland, Scotland, UK · 9.6 km
- [Dounreay Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/dounreay-castle/): Castle in Highland, Scotland, UK · 12 km
- [Dunnet Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/dunnet-bay/): Bay in Highland, Scotland, UK · 8.9 km
- [St Peter's and St Andrew's Church, Thurso](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-peters-and-st-andrews/): Church building in Thurso, Highland, Scotland, UK · 1.6 km
- [Achunabust,broch NNW of](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/achunabust-broch/): Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK · 11 km
- [Cnoc-na-h'Uiseig, chambered cairn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/cnoc-na-h-uiseig/): Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK · 10 km
- [East Mill, Forss](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/east-mill/): Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK · 6.3 km
- [Green Tullochs,broch & cairn 640m NNW of Borrowston Mains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/green-tullochs-broch/): Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK · 8.7 km
- [Knockglass,broch 300m SSW of Mill of Knockglass](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/knock-glass-broch/): Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK · 6.7 km
- [broch 1000m W of Scrabster Mains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/scrabster-mains-broch/): Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK · 1.7 km

## When to go to Thurso

The best time to visit Thurso is **April to September**; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 6 h 43 |
| February | Possible | 8 h 58 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 23 |
| April | Best time | 14 h 06 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 31 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 59 |
| July | Best time | 17 h 22 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 09 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 29 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 51 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 23 |
| December | Possible | 6 h 01 |

In June there are 17 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 01. In April, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.

When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Thurso

The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 295 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=58.5957%2C-3.5507)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.5957%2C-3.5507)

## Other towns nearby

- [Caithness](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/caithness/): 17 places · 28 km
- [Wick, Caithness](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/wick/): 21 places · 33 km
- [Hoy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/hoy/): 35 places · 33 km
- [Sandwick](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/sandwick/): 34 places · 52 km
- [Kirkwall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/kirkwall/): 61 places · 54 km
- [Brora](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/brora/): 17 places · 66 km

And all of United Kingdom, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Thurso?

The best known: [Dunnet Head Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/dunnet-head-lighthouse/), [Wolfburn distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/wolfburn-distillery/), [Thurso Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/thurso-bay/), [Braal Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/braal-castle/), [Crosskirk Broch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/crosskirk-broch/). In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Thurso?

April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 01.

### How do you get to Thurso?

The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 295 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.5957%2C-3.5507) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Thurso as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).