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About Thurso East

Thurso East sits within Scotland's northernmost mainland town on the Caithness coast. Reach it via the A99 coastal road or the A9, which ends its 400-mile Highland journey here. The area serves visitors heading to Orkney via nearby Scrabster ferry terminal, with approximately 4 EV charging points available. It's located just 3 miles from Scrabster Harbor, where daily CalMac ferries depart for the islands.

Where is Thurso East on the map?

Thurso East is in Scotland, at 58.596, -3.507 - about 16 km west of Bowermadden.

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What is the closest airport to Thurso East?

The closest airport to Thurso East is Wick John O'Groats Airport, 32 km (about 37 min by car). Other airports nearby: Kirkwall Airport.

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