Halkirk

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One of Britain's most isolated and remote railway stations - trains rarely stop, only on request, and it is inaccessible by road. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altnabreac_railway_station - Taken by me, robef (https://www.flickr.com/robef)
One of Britain's most isolated and remote railway stations - trains rarely stop, only on request, and it is inaccessible by road. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altnabreac_railway_station - Taken by me, robef (https://www.flickr.com/robef)
Town lattice girder bridge on Far North Railway near Halkirk, Caithness
Approaching site of Bower station on line from Wick, 1986. View westward, towards Georgemas Junction and the south: ex-Highland Railway (Far North line), Inverness - Dingwall - Georgemas Junction - Thurso/Wick. The line remains active, but the former station - just visible ahead - was closed from 13/6/60 (goods 18/5/64).
Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street Thurso Scotland
The price is ₩132,330 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
₩132,330
₩158,800 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (381 reviews)
old but nice

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Pentland
Norseman Hotel

Norseman Hotel

3 out of 5
Riverside Wick Scotland
The price is ₩146,253 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
₩146,253
₩175,515 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (330 reviews)
Nice staff clean rooms ..Amenities could use update

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Norseman Hotel
Park Hotel

Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Oldfield Thurso Scotland
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Park Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
North Coast 500 Pods

North Coast 500 Pods

3.5 out of 5
32 Alt Craggie Brora Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Brora. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Clynelish Distillery and Brora Beach are located nearby.
North Coast 500 Pods
House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route

House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route

3 out of 5
4 Harbour Terrace Wick Scotland
Stay at this vacation home in Wick. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wick Heritage Centre and Pulteney Distillery are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
Easy parking on the street in front. ( In October) Great view of the harbour and lovely sunrise. The house is lovely, very clean, fully equipped and spacious over 3 floors. The washer and dryer are tucked under the stairs and very much appreciated by NC500 road trippers. The owner provided timely ...

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route
North Star Glamping

North Star Glamping

2.5 out of 5
Barra, Norland Road Lybster Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Lybster. Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attraction Grey Cairn Camsters is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Lovely glamping pod with everything one needs for a luxury stay. Layout very clever and practical. All necessary supplies provided for kitchen and bathroom. Clean and tidy. Friendly welcome.

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

North Star Glamping
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Lovely town on the river

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