Farr

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Farr Beach A wild day in the far north
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Farr Beach A wild day in the far north
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Farr Bay Taken from Clerkhill, looking across Farr Bay with Bettyhill in the background.
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The lane through Farr. A view looking southeast along the lane through the scattered community of Farr.
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Bay by Farr Point Small inlet cliff on three sides.
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Bettyhill Hotel

Bettyhill Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Bettyhill Thurso Scotland
$137 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$165 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (361 reviews)
Room very comfortable. Stunning views of the beach. Staff very friendly and accommodating and breakfast service was lovely.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Bettyhill Hotel
Strathy Inn

Strathy Inn

3 out of 5
Strathy Thurso Scotland
Stay at this inn in Thurso. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Strathy Bay and Sgeir an Eilean are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
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Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

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Garvault House

Garvault House

3 out of 5
B871 Kinbrace Scotland
Stay at this country house in Kinbrace. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service.
9/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
Had a great stay. Calvin, Cara, and Adrian were amazingly hospitable and accomodating. Such an interesting place. Would love to return. Thanks

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

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Sangobeag - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Sangobeag - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Durness Lairg
Stay at this cottage in Highland. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Smoo Cave and Tràigh Allt Chàilgeag are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
Beautiful location. Very well equipped cottage with a gorgeous view. Comfortable beds. We all want to come back.

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

Sangobeag - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
3 bedroom accommodation in Melness, near Tongue

3 bedroom accommodation in Melness, near Tongue

Melness, near Tongue
Stay at this cottage in Talmine. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Skinnet Beach and Cnoc an Fhreiceadain are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
This place was our living dream
Stunning views,Lots of walking around, a shop with friendly people,a helpful neighbor,a cozy cottage,we needed nothing else ,we find the quietness we needed …

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

3 bedroom accommodation in Melness, near Tongue
8 Achnabat

8 Achnabat

3 out of 5
Thurso Scotland
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Torrisdale Beach and Loch Chuibhe are located ...
8 Achnabat
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Popular places to visit

Dunnet Head Lighthouse showing 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 heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle

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 savor the top-notch restaurants.

Scrabster Ferry Terminal

Dunnet Bay Beach

Why not spend a carefree 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 carefree 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.

Dunnet Bay Distillery

Things to do

2 hour group lesson

2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)

$68
per adult
2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)
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