What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Thurso, Thurso Castle as Military Camp (20th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Thurso Castle was a 20th-century military camp used during World War II. It is remembered for its strategic role in coastal defense and military operations in northern Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Thurso Castle, the Lodge and GatewayGate Lodge (period Unassigned), Gateway (period Unassigned) · 156 yd
Thurso CastleCastle (17th Century) · 222 yd
River ThursoFord (period Unassigned) · 294 yd
Thurso HarbourHarbour (period Unassigned) · 317 yd
Thurso BayLanding Point (period Unassigned) · 582 yd
Dr John Grant Smith MemorialMemorial · 786 yd
Thurso War MemorialMemorial · 957 yd
Britannia: Thurso Bay, Pentland FirthSchooner (19th Century) · 1559 yd
Wolfburn DistilleryHeritage attraction · 1.5 mi
Ben Rannes: Spear Head, Pentland FirthTrawler (20th Century) · 2.5 mi
Cairnmore HillockMountain / peak · 4.3 mi
Castlehill Heritage CentreMuseum · 4.5 miOther information
Photo: John Lucas · CC BY-SA 2.0