Location: Thurso
Top Things to do in Thurso
Top 5 Free Things to do in Thurso, Scotland
Thurso (pronounced /ˈθɜːrsoʊ/, Scots: Thursa, Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Theòrsa [ˈiɲɪɾʲ ˈhjɔːrsə]) is a town and former burgh on the north coast of the Highland council area of Scotland. Situated in the historical area of Caithness, it is the northernmost town on the British mainland.
Restaurants in Thurso
1. Lindsey Gallacher
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Welcome to my jewellery and art studio in Thurso. My workbench is situated here and you can see me work on my creations Tuesday to Saturday. I graduated from Edinburgh College of Art with 1st class honours in jewellery and silversmithing. I offer beginner jewellery making workshops where you will learn real silversmithing techniques and at the end of the class take home your own piece of sterling silver jewellery that you have designed and made yourself. A perfect thing to do on a rainy day! Happy to take families (aged over 12, can be younger if an adult is present and they feel the child is capable) friends, couples or individuals looking to do something unique. My new premises in Brabster street is a wonderful place to visit, you will also be able to buy from a specially curated collection of local and scottish craft and ever changing artwork. My scratchboard artwork can be bought in a number of different products including prints, bags and mugs
Reviewed By catrionac486
I visited Lindsey's studio yesterday. It is absolutely beautiful- like a calm sanctuary- spacious and full of products by all sorts of local craftspeople. Her jewellery is beautiful, but I was also taken by her sketches and wirework. Stunning. I browsed for ages and felt under no pressure to rush- or indeed to even buy anything. This studio is really worth a visit if you want to treat yourself or just appreciate high- quality local crafts. This has been a highlight of my trip, so far. Thanks Lindsey.
2. Dunnet Head
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 862 reviews
Promoting the north of Scotland. We have a wealth of knowledge about the walking, wildlife and general information about the North. Dunnet Head is the focal point of the North Highland Way.
Reviewed By D8318ZUdaveb - Rogart, United Kingdom
Dunnet head is a lovely place to visit a lighthouse with stunning views near Mary Ann cottage if you're lucky you can spot whales doling puffins etc
3. Castlehill Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Castletown Heritage Society is a community group established in 1986 'To preserve the character, history and traditions of the Village of Castletown and Parish of Olrig’. We are based at Castlehill Heritage Centre which is a well-established, highly successful, heritage themed four-star visitor attraction and educational resource. We deliver regularly changed heritage themed exhibitions, displays and an ever expanding range of vernacular skills based workshop experiences, such as dry-stone dyking, metal smithing, rope making, croft crafts, spinning, pottery and story-telling. The Centre includes an archaeological research facility which promotes community participation and training in archaeological fieldwork and analysis activities. A key theme within our activities is the portrayal of the industrial, social and economic influence of the Caithness Flagstone Industry within our community.
4. Old St Peter's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By ITRT
One of the first stops on our tour was Old St. Peter’s Kirk (church) in Thurso. The remains of what was once one of the best religious buildings from the Middle Ages. Today most of it is in ruins except for the window that was carved out of a single slab of stone. You can also see where lepers sat during services. There is a wall with hooks used to secure sinners for a length of time depending on their sin. This wall bore the brunt of the bitter cold winds. In one corner is a watch house built to deter body snatchers who sold corpses to medical schools. Some of the marker stones in the church graveyard show skulls, crossbones, angels as well as emblems representing the deceased individual’s trade.
