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| State | UK | |
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| Region | HighlandsScots | |
| Inhabitants | 8721 (2001 census) | |
| Prefix tel | 44 1847 | |
| POSTAL CODE | KW14 | |
| Time zone | UTC | |
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Thurso is a city of Scottish Highlands, in Scotland.
To know
Thurso is the northernmost town on the island of Great Britain, 32 km west of John o 'Groats and 34 km northwest of Wick, on the Pentland Firth, a strait that separates the Orkney Islands from the north coast of Scotland.
How to orient yourself
Thurso: full screen map.How to get
By plane
The nearest airport is located at Inverness.
On the train
Thurso has the northernmost station in the British Isles. Four times a day there is a connection to and from Inverness and the journey takes about four hours.
How to get around
What see
- 1 Old church of San Pietro. Ruins of the church dating back to 1125.
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
- Thurso Hostel, Ormlie Road, ☎ 44 1847 896888.
- 1 Sandra's Backpackers Hostel, 24/26 Princes Street, ☎ 44 1847 894575.
- Royal Hotel, Traill Street.
Average prices
- Camfield House, Janet Street.
double rooms from £ 99 / night (2017). Four bedroom bed and breakfast.
double rooms from £ 99 / night (2017). Four bedroom bed and breakfast.Safety
How to keep in touch
Landscape of Orkney
