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About Murkle

Murkle is a small settlement near Thurso in Caithness, reached via the A99 coastal route or A9 from the south. The area offers dramatic Highland scenery and serves as a base for exploring Scotland's far north, with approximately 4 EV charging points nearby. The name derives from Gaelic "murchol," meaning sea inlet.

Where is Murkle on the map?

Murkle is in Scotland, at 58.591, -3.439 - about 12 km north-west of Bowermadden.

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The closest airport to Murkle is Wick John O'Groats Airport, 28 km (about 34 min by car). Other airports nearby: Kirkwall Airport.

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