Guidebook for Highland
Sightseeing
Really lovely homely castle to visit formerly the home of the Queen Mother. Knowledgeable guides, and lovely café and shop facilities. Beautiful location and stunning gardens.
36 locals recommend
Castle & Gardens of Mey
Really lovely homely castle to visit formerly the home of the Queen Mother. Knowledgeable guides, and lovely café and shop facilities. Beautiful location and stunning gardens.
They do a great day trip to Orkney which crams so many sights into a day trip.
10 locals recommend
John O'Groats Ferries
They do a great day trip to Orkney which crams so many sights into a day trip.
Dunnet Bay Distillery
Great gin tour
Parks & Nature
Stunning 2 miles of golden sand beach. Can be popular with surfers when the wind is right.
12 locals recommend
Dunnet Beach
Stunning 2 miles of golden sand beach. Can be popular with surfers when the wind is right.
Arts & Culture
Castlehill Heritage Centre
Harbour RoadGreat social history.
Shopping
North Coast Emporium
A99Vintage bits and local crafts mix, always worth a browse.
John O'Groats Ferries
Great mix of stuff local crafts, tourist souvenirs
Entertainment & Activities
Merlin Thurso Cinema, Bar & Kitchen
Ormlie RoadGreat local cinema with the latest releases
Food scene
Seaview Hotel
Great local pub, good varied menu local produce,
Great cakes, coffee & teas. Interesting menus. Lovely atmosphere
11 locals recommend
Stacks Coffee House and Bistro
Great cakes, coffee & teas. Interesting menus. Lovely atmosphere