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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.
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 (14) · Architecture (3) · Nature (2) · Temples (2) · Food and drink (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 LighthouseActive 19th century lighthouse that stands on Dunnet Head, Scotland13 km
- Wolfburn distilleryWhisky distillery in Highland, Scotland, UK5 m
- Thurso BayBay in Highland, Scotland, UK2.2 km
- Braal Castle14th-century castle in Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK, now ruined9.3 km
- Crosskirk BrochBroch in Highland, Scotland, UK7.6 km
- Thurso CastleCastle in the UK2.5 km
- Brims CastleTower house in Highland, Scotland, UK6.1 km
- Dunnet ChurchChurch building in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Holburn Head LighthouseLighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK2.2 km
- Old St Peter's Church, ThursoChurch building in Thurso, Highland, Scotland, UK2.1 km
- Scrabster CastleArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK910 m
- Halkirk Auld KirkChurch ruin in Halkirk, Highland, Scotland, UK9.6 km
- Dounreay CastleCastle in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Dunnet BayBay in Highland, Scotland, UK8.9 km
- St Peter's and St Andrew's Church, ThursoChurch building in Thurso, Highland, Scotland, UK1.6 km
- Achunabust,broch NNW ofArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Cnoc-na-h'Uiseig, chambered cairnArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK10 km
- East Mill, ForssArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK6.3 km
- Green Tullochs,broch & cairn 640m NNW of Borrowston MainsArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK8.7 km
- Knockglass,broch 300m SSW of Mill of KnockglassArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK6.7 km
- broch 1000m W of Scrabster MainsArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK1.7 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.
- JanBetter not6:43
- FebPossible8:58
- MarPossible11:23
- AprBest time14:06
- MayBest time16:31
- JunBest time17:59
- JulBest time17:22
- AugBest time15:09
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:51
- NovBetter not7:23
- DecPossible6:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Caithness17 places28 km
- Wick, Caithness21 places33 km
- Hoy35 places33 km
- Sandwick34 places52 km
- Kirkwall61 places54 km
- Brora17 places66 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Thurso?
The best known: Dunnet Head Lighthouse, Wolfburn distillery, Thurso Bay, Braal Castle, 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 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.
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