Book : The Rough Guide
to Scottish Highlands and Islands (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
Book : West Highland
Way: Map/Guide
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John O' Groats Passenger ferry service from John O' Groats to
Orkney. Every day all summer from 1st May to 30th September.
www.jogferry.co.uk. About 15 miles east of Thurso.
Castle of Mey, Thurso,
Caithness KW14 8XH. Tel: 01847 851473. The former holiday home
of the late Queen Mother is the most northerly castle on the
British mainland. She renovated and restored it and created the
beautiful gardens you see today. For almost half a century she
spent many happy summers here. www.castleofmey.org.uk. About
10 miles east of Thurso.
Thurso Castle, Thurso KW14. Thurso Castle was originally a 12th
century earthwork fortress, founded by the Norse Earls. In the
17th century, it was replaced by a stone tower house. The roofless
but impressive remains are visible across the rivermouth from
the old town of Thurso. Location: On the outskirts of Thurso.
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