Title: Visit Dunnet: 2026 Travel Guide for Dunnet, Thurso | Expedia.com [Hotels in Dunnet](https://expedia.com/Dunnet-Hotels.d553248635149848789.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Dunnet](https://expedia.com/Dunnet-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635149848789.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Dunnet](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Dunnet.d553248635149848789.Car-Rental-Guide)[Dunnet Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Dunnet.d553248635149848789.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Dunnet ## Travel Guide ![Dunnet head's lost house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149848789/11c748ff-45b6-4301-9846-14b3139c02d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dunnet head's lost house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149848789/11c748ff-45b6-4301-9846-14b3139c02d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Superb day, superb feel! I felt so small, yet so grand! #Green #waterlust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023216/dd6a1256-bb15-492c-a955-21a79c008811.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dwarwick Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149848789/7a06efee-0d62-4078-9685-176d26f82798.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149848789/7a06efee-0d62-4078-9685-176d26f82798.jpg) by [Bill Henderson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/7164) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149848789/e5eb7658-8008-4e78-bfc9-d68b9a8ee535.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149848789/e5eb7658-8008-4e78-bfc9-d68b9a8ee535.jpg) by [angela squires](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/11564) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Dunnet Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635149848789) - Dunnet Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Dunnet ![Northern Sands Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5118600/5118528/d6388633_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Northern Sands Hotel Dunnet Thurso Scotland $108 nightly $130 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (221 reviews) Great place. Comfortable and lovely food and staff. Thanks Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F2%2F2026&endDate=3%2F3%2F2026&selected=5118528&PinnedHotelID=5118528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149848789) ![House of the Northern Gate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101620000/101617900/101617833/63ead519_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House of the Northern Gate Thurso Scotland Book a stay at this beach villa in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet Bay ... 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 Sep 14, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F9%2F2026&endDate=3%2F10%2F2026&selected=101617833&PinnedHotelID=101617833&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149848789) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F9%2F2026&endDate=3%2F10%2F2026&selected=101617833&PinnedHotelID=101617833&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149848789) ![Pentland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10530000/10526400/10526348/9795cbc6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pentland Princes Street Thurso Scotland $91 nightly $109 total Feb 27 - Feb 28 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 8/10 Very Good! (377 reviews) Bed was comfy and shower was good. Room was noisy though as there was single glazing. Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=10526348&PinnedHotelID=10526348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149848789) [See all 174 properties in Dunnet](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F24%2F2026&endDate=2%2F25%2F2026®ionId=553248635149848789) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![House of the Northern Gate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101620000/101617900/101617833/63ead519_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House of the Northern Gate Thurso Scotland Book a stay at this beach villa in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunnet Bay Distillery and Dunnet Bay ... 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 Sep 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Thurso-Hotels-Luxury-Scottish-Baronial-House-With-Coastal-Views.h101617833.Hotel-Information) ![Wick Bay Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103130000/103124300/103124239/591f7076_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wick Bay Apartments Wellington Avenue Wick Scotland Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Pulteney Distillery and ... [](https://expedia.com/Wick-Hotels-Wick-Bay-Apartments.h103124239.Hotel-Information) ![House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33460000/33455000/33454912/78856af0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route 4 Harbour Terrace Wick Scotland Stay at this vacation home in Wick. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wick Heritage Centre and Pulteney Distillery are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews) Easy parking on the street in front. ( In October) Great view of the harbour and lovely sunrise. The house is lovely, very clean, fully equipped and spacious over 3 floors. The washer and dryer are tucked under the stairs and very much appreciated by NC500 road trippers. The owner provided timely ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Dunnet hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149848789&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24)[Feb 23 - Feb 24](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149848789&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149848789&startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25)[Feb 24 - Feb 25](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149848789&startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149848789&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149848789&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149848789&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149848789&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Dunnet Head Lighthouse showing cuddly or friendly animals and bird life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088899/43820c9c-0b0e-49ae-9c0e-b4098da993b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. 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[](https://expedia.com/Dunnet-Bay-Distillery-Thurso.d553248635975698107.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![2 hour group lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2094171/469f6c5c-d6cf-41ec-be50-1034390d70ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2 hour group lesson (3-16 people) $68 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/2-hour-group-lesson-3-16-people.a2094171.activity-details) [See all activities in Dunnet](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Dunnet.d553248635149848789.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Dunnet ![Thurso](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023216/27425a8d-79ed-4519-8118-05f436f129e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Thurso ![One of my favourite places on the Scotland Tour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023216/14cff751-b73f-4730-b45c-c34ad396a8d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Brough - Cities near Dunnet - Places of interest [Thurso](https://expedia.com/Thurso.dx6023216)[Brough](https://expedia.com/Brough.dx6342998) - [Scrabster Ferry Terminal ](https://expedia.com/Scrabster-Ferry-Terminal-Thurso.d553248635930541805.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dunnet Head Lighthouse ](https://expedia.com/Dunnet-Head-Lighthouse-Thurso.d6088899.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gills Bay Ferry Port ](https://expedia.com/Gills-Bay-Ferry-Port-Wick.d687018451776626688.Vacation-Attraction) - [Castle of Mey ](https://expedia.com/Castle-Of-Mey-Thurso.d6088901.Vacation-Attraction) - [Moray Firth ](https://expedia.com/Moray-Firth-Europe.d553248632296867414.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dunnet Bay Beach ](https://expedia.com/Dunnet-Bay-Beach-Thurso.d6088897.Vacation-Attraction) - [Duncansby Head ](https://expedia.com/Duncansby-Head-Wick.d6088903.Vacation-Attraction) - [John O' Groats Signpost ](https://expedia.com/John-O-Groats-Signpost-Wick.d687019039294513152.Vacation-Attraction) - [Old Wick Castle ](https://expedia.com/Old-Wick-Castle-Wick.d553248621532495062.Vacation-Attraction) - [Scapa Flow Visitor Centre ](https://expedia.com/Scapa-Flow-Visitor-Centre-Hoy-Island.d6089073.Vacation-Attraction) - [Standing Stones of Stenness ](https://expedia.com/Standing-Stones-Of-Stenness-Scotland.d6089037.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grey Cairn Camsters ](https://expedia.com/Grey-Cairn-Camsters-Lybster.d6088939.Vacation-Attraction) - [Caithness Broch Centre ](https://expedia.com/Caithness-Broch-Centre-Wick.d553248621533025265.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mary-Ann's Cottage ](https://expedia.com/Mary-Anns-Cottage-Thurso.d553248621533025259.Vacation-Attraction) - [Old Man of Hoy ](https://expedia.com/Old-Man-Of-Hoy-Hoy-Island.d6089067.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tomb of the Eagles ](https://expedia.com/Tomb-Of-The-Eagles-South-Ronaldsay.d6089063.Vacation-Attraction) - [John O' Groats Ferry Terminal ](https://expedia.com/John-O-Groats-Ferry-Terminal-Wick.d687018877409058816.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dwarfie Stane ](https://expedia.com/Dwarfie-Stane-Hoy-Island.d6089065.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pulteney Distillery ](https://expedia.com/Pulteney-Distillery-Wick.d6088941.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wick Library ](https://expedia.com/Wick-Library-Wick.d922987233678630912.Vacation-Attraction) - [Banks Chambered Tomb ](https://expedia.com/Banks-Chambered-Tomb-South-Ronaldsay.d553248621533025280.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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