Dunnet Bay Beach Tours

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Photo "Dunnet Bay Beach" by Sarah Charlesworth (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Sarah Charlesworth (CC BY-SA)
Look for someplace comfortable to sit, kick back and enjoy the sound of the water lapping at the shore at Dunnet Bay Beach. If you're eager for some sea and sun, this is the place to get your fill.

This stretch of coastline in Thurso comes recommended by fellow travelers, so be sure to put it on your travel itinerary. Don't think the sightseeing ends there, however. There are loads more spots waiting for you to enjoy after Dunnet Bay Beach. Castle of Mey, Dunnet Head Lighthouse, and Dunnet Bay Distillery are close by.

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The Royal Highland Hotel

The Royal Highland Hotel

3 out of 5
Inverness City Centre
per person
Oct 8 - Oct 14
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Inverness (INV)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Elevator didn’t work, broken titles in the bathroom. Limited continental breakfast

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Craigmonie Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Craigmonie Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
Crown
per person
Oct 8 - Oct 14
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Inverness (INV)
8.4/10 Very Good! (848 reviews)
Friendly staff. Uneven bathroom floor. Too hot in bedroom.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

The Cluanie Inn

The Cluanie Inn

3 out of 5
per person
Oct 5 - Oct 9
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Washington (IAD) to Inverness (INV)
8.6/10 Excellent! (124 reviews)
Conveniently located, the surrounding area has some nice walks. Good was excellent. Pricewise, this is expensive to stay at compared to other hotels.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

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

Castlehill Heritage Center

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Castlehill Heritage Center during your travels in Castletown. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Castlehill Heritage Center

The Green

Explore the great outdoors at The Green, a lovely green space in Castletown. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

The Green

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

Mary-Ann's Cottage

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mary-Ann's Cottage during your trip to Thurso. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Mary-Ann's Cottage

Best Lodging Options Near Dunnet Bay Beach

Castletown Hotel

Castletown Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Street, Castletown, Thurso, Scotland
Castletown Hotel
Greenland House B&B

Greenland House B&B

4 out of 5
Greenland House B&B, Main Street, Castletown, Scotland
Greenland House B&B
Northern Sands Hotel

Northern Sands Hotel

3 out of 5
Dunnet, Dunnet Head, Thurso, Scotland
Northern Sands Hotel
Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street, Thurso, Scotland
Pentland
Park Hotel

Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Oldfield, Thurso, Scotland
Park Hotel
Celtic Lodges

Celtic Lodges

2 out of 5
White Bridge, Scarfskerry, Thurso, Scotland
Celtic Lodges
Aurora B&B

Aurora B&B

3 out of 5
Sibmister Road, Murkle, Thurso, Scotland
Aurora B&B
Manor House

Manor House

3 out of 5
6th Janet Street, Thurso, Scotland
Manor House
The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
The Hawthorns, Thurso, Scotland
The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast
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