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Thurso
Thurso
Thurso is the northernmost town on the British mainland.
As well as being the most northerly town on the Scottish, and indeed British mainland, Thurso is the largest in Caithness. Its visitor attractions include the Swanson Gallery and the glass blowing studio, Glass Creations. Situated on the shore of the Pentland Firth, it is also a popular with surfing enthusiasts, who add a real splash of summer colour.
West of Thurso is the (in)famous Dounreay nuclear power station, which has a visitor centre. The dramatic north coast stretches away to the west, while inland is the vast are of blanket bog known as the 'Flow Country'.
