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The most northerly town on the British mainland, the Pentland Firth (one of the most powerful tidal currents in the world), the Dounreay nuclear site, the surfing (Thurso East is one of Europe's finest reef breaks), and a remote Highland town at the top of Britain
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Thurso is the most northerly town on the British mainland. The Pentland Firth — between Thurso and Orkney — has one of the most powerful tidal currents in the world and is being harnessed for tidal energy. Thurso East produces world-class surfing waves. The Dounreay nuclear site, now being decommissioned, dominated the 20th century.
Thurso East for world-class surfing — one of Europe's finest reef breaks. The Pentland Firth views and the Orkney ferry at Scrabster. The Caithness Glass visitor centre. The Castle of Mey (Queen Mother's home) is 20 miles away.
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Thurso has good independent cafes and local food. Local Highland seafood is excellent. Wick is close for wider food choice.
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The most northerly town on the British mainland, the Pentland Firth (one of the most powerful tidal currents in the world), the Dounreay nuclear site, the surfing (Thurso East is one of Europe's finest reef breaks), and a remote Highland town at the top of Britain Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Thurso worth exploring.
Thurso has good independent cafes and local food. Local Highland seafood is excellent. Wick is close for wider food choice. Download Roam free to discover Thurso's food scene.
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Surf tourism and the nuclear industry have driven Thurso. Independent businesses serve the local community. List your Thurso business on Roam to reach local customers in Highland.
Roam covers all of Thurso including Scrabster, Castletown, Halkirk, Reay, Melvich. Thurso East for world-class surfing — one of Europe's finest reef breaks. The Pentland Firth views and the Orkney ferry at Scrabster. The Caithness Glass visitor centre. The Castle of Mey (Queen Mother's home) is 20 miles away.
