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Thurso and Northwest Caithness

Interactive map displaying Thurso and Northwest Caithness

About

Thurso serves as the primary town for the vast Northwest Caithness ward, a large rural expanse on Scotland's northern coast. The area is defined by its dramatic coastline, which features cliffs, rocky inlets, and expansive stretches of moorland reaching toward the Pentland Firth. The landscape is open and exposed, shaped by persistent winds and a strong maritime influence. Economy here has traditionally been linked to the sea and agriculture on the peat-rich soil.

The town itself is a functional hub with a compact centre focused around its harbour. This port looks across the firth toward the Orkney Islands, with the ferry terminal providing a critical transport link. A notable local feature is the presence of some of the UK's most consistent surf, attracting enthusiasts to the beach at the river mouth. Inland, the scattered settlements and single-track roads emphasise the ward's sparse population and remote character.

All postcodes in Thurso and Northwest Caithness

KW147EG

Brabster Street

KW147LL

Pennyland Terrace

KW147NQ

St Peter's Road

KW147SL

Ironside Place

KW147UF

Thurso and Northwest Caithness

KW147YB

Thurso and Northwest Caithness

KW148DB

Thurso and Northwest Caithness

KW148PU

Stainland Drive

KW126XX

Crescent Street

KW147AP

Brabster Street

KW147JZ

Holborn Avenue

KW147RH

Beinn Ratha Court

KW148JT

Mountpleasant Road

KW14TN

Auchorn Square

KW147QD

Pennyland Drive

KW148QA

Braemore Place

KW148RA

Thurso and Northwest Caithness

KW148QJ

Vernon Place

KW148QL

Dwarwick Court

KW148QN

Scaraben Court

KW148QP

Stainland Drive

KW148QT

Thurso and Northwest Caithness

KW147DQ

Davidson's Lane

KW147EF

Janet Street

KW147AH

Paterson's Lane

KW147HW

Rose Street

KW147JA

Gerry Square

KW147NX

Trostan Road

KW147PE

Brims Road

KW148NR

Laurie Terrace

KW148TS

Main Street

KW126WD

Abbey Park

KW126XZ

Henrietta Court

KW147DR

Heathfield Road

KW147PG

Pennyland Drive

KW147UJ

Holbornhead

KW147XD

Ormlie Road

KW148BG

Bank Street

KW148PP

Thurso and Northwest Caithness

KW126XD

Thurso and Northwest Caithness

KW126XF

Thurso and Northwest Caithness

KW126YB

Henrietta Street

KW147LF

Moorside Court

KW147LW

Granville Street

KW148HW

Thurso and Northwest Caithness

KW148UE

Main Street

KW147QE

Pennyland Place

KW147QF

Castlegreen Road

KW147QG

Dale Road

KW147QH

College Place

KW147QJ

College Court

KW147QL

Pollok Place

KW148RB

Stainland Drive

KW148QB

Dwarwick Court

KW148QD

Green Court

KW148QE

Langwell Court

KW148QF

Braemore Place

KW148QG

St Andrew's Drive

KW148QH

Ord Terrace

KW126XW

Crescent Street

KW147AG

Sinclair Street

KW148QQ

Ord Terrace

KW148QR

Stainland Drive

KW148QS

Stainland Drive

KW148QU

Stainland Drive

KW148QW

Stainland Drive

KW148QX

Stainland Drive

KW148QY

Stainland Drive

KW148QZ

Stainland Drive

KW148RD

Millbank Road

KW148RE

Burnett Place

KW148RF

Burnett Place

KW148SL

Main Street

KW147EB

Ormlie Road

KW147EE

Ormlie Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.