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About Scrabster

Scrabster is a small port on Scotland's northern tip, 4km from Thurso via the A99. The A9 from Inverness brings long-distance visitors through 160km of Highland scenery, whilst local traffic uses coastal routes around Caithness. About 4 EV charging points serve the area. The harbour runs year-round ferries to Orkney's Stromness across the notorious Pentland Firth.

Where is Scrabster on the map?

Scrabster is in Scotland, at 58.613, -3.546 - about 20 km north-west of Bowermadden.

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The closest airport to Scrabster is Wick John O'Groats Airport, 40 km (about 41 min by car).

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