Dunnet

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Dunnet head's lost house
Dunnet head's lost house
Superb day, superb feel! I felt so small, yet so grand! #Green #waterlust
Dwarwick Pier
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Ruined Cottage Ruinous croft cottage, known locally as Bill Gunn Cottage. It looks out over Dunnet Bay. Surrounding village is Westside At Dunnet. Taken at the beginning of 2006, New Years Day in fact.
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Northern Sands Hotel

Northern Sands Hotel

3 out of 5
Dunnet Thurso Scotland
The price is HK$827 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
HK$827
HK$993 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (219 reviews)
A massive thankyou for the care and attention to detail from the staff. I arrived late and even though the kitchen closed at 8pm the chef remained to freshly prepare my evening meal. Delicious inc breakfast

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Northern Sands Hotel
House of the Northern Gate

House of the Northern Gate

Thurso Scotland
Stay at this beach villa in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet Bay Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Words can’t describe what a wonderful place this is. So beautiful and peaceful. Our family had such a great time and made once in a lifetime memories during our stay. If I ever come back to Scotland I will definitely stay again. Don’t miss this if you are making this trip.

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

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House of the Northern Gate
Mackays Hotel Wick

Mackays Hotel Wick

3 out of 5
Union Street Wick Scotland
The price is HK$1,193 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
HK$1,193
HK$1,432 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wick Heritage Centre and Old Wick ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (226 reviews)
A comfortable hotel with an excellent bistro attached. Reccommended

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Mackays Hotel Wick
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House of the Northern Gate

House of the Northern Gate

Thurso Scotland
Stay at this beach villa in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet Bay Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Words can’t describe what a wonderful place this is. So beautiful and peaceful. Our family had such a great time and made once in a lifetime memories during our stay. If I ever come back to Scotland I will definitely stay again. Don’t miss this if you are making this trip.

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

House of the Northern Gate
Wick Bay Apartments

Wick Bay Apartments

3 out of 5
Wellington Avenue Wick Scotland
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Pulteney Distillery and Wick Heritage ...
7/10 Good! (13 reviews)
Lovely and clean. Very comfortable bed. Had everything we needed to cook and spacious. We will definitely be back.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Wick Bay Apartments
Farr North Lodge 1 By The Sea

Farr North Lodge 1 By The Sea

Wick Highland
Stay at this cabin in Wick. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Wick Heritage Centre and Wick Library are located nearby.
Farr North Lodge 1 By The Sea
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Popular places to visit

Dunnet Head Lighthouse featuring cuddly or friendly animals and bird life

Dunnet Head Lighthouse

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

Dunnet Head Lighthouse
Castle of Mey showing a castle, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Castle of Mey

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

Castle of Mey

Scrabster Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Scrabster with a trip to Scrabster Ferry Terminal. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Scrabster Ferry Terminal

Dunnet Bay Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Dunnet Bay Beach during your travels in Thurso? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Dunnet Bay Beach

Farr Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Farr Beach during your travels in Thurso? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Farr Beach

Dunnet Bay Distillery

You can take time to visit Dunnet Bay Distillery during your travels to Dunnet. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Dunnet Bay Distillery

Things to do

2 hour group lesson

2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)

HK$532
per adult
2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)
2 hour private surf lesson!

2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)

HK$1,595
per traveller
2 hour private surf lesson! (Up to 2 people)
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Thurso

Thurso