The ruins of Old St. Peter's Church can still be seen in the old part of Thurso. It was the chapel of the Bishop of Caithness when he was at his summer residence at Scrabster. It was later used as the Parish Church. The church is believed to date from the 12th century or even earlier, although the present structure dates mainly from the 15th and 16th centuries.

Online catalogue is available through any internet-linked computer. Library members can place requests, check what they have on loan and renew items which are about to become overdue for return – you just need the bar code number from your library card and your PIN. If you do not know your PIN ask at your local library. Mobile libraries operate throughout Highland.

Situated 1 mile from the centre of Thurso, this is the most northerly 18 hole golf course on mainland Britain with panoramic views of Dunnet Head and the Orkney Islands. It is a "heathland" type course with two halves of par 35. Visitors are welcome, it is not generally necessary to book tee times.

Thurso has beautiful countryside with walks and wildlife; there is a fine harbour and beach with panoramic views over the firth to the Orkney Island, Hoy and the famous ‘Old Man of Hoy’ (a stack of rock protruding from the main island). Go down the steps from the main bridge in Thurso and you will find a river walk complete with activities!

Caithness weather can be very dramatic and coastal views make amazing backdrops to cliffs and the sea. Caithness can not be bypassed but, perhaps, its greatest glory lies in its heavens. A common site in the evenings and early hours is the Aurora Borealis especially on clear Autumn nights.

Visit the Dounreay Nuclear Power Station, which was the world's first reactor to provide power for public use, between Scrabster and Armadale. You can't miss seeing it if you pass that way.