CCWS - A to Z of Caithness Places (original) (raw)
Thurso is a long established town with origins dating back to Viking times when it was an important Norse settlement, the major gateway to mainland Scotland. It later grew to become a market town and was noted for its trade with Scandinavian and Baltic ports from as early as the 14th century.
The importance of this trade is underlined by the fact that King David 2nd decreed that the Caithness pound weight should be the standard for all Scotland. In the 17th and 18th centuries Thurso enjoyed a considerable export trade in meal, beef, hides and fish as the local fishing resources became more fully exploited . In the early 19th century with the growth of the Caithness flagstone industry, Thurso regularly exported cargoes of paving stones throughout Britain and the continent.
Situated on the Pentland Firth in the beautiful sheltered Thurso Bay it is the most northerly town on the Scottish mainland. The bay sweeps from Holborn Head in the west toDunnet Head in the east. Thurso has a fine harbour and beach and looks out over the Firth to the Orkney Island of Hoy and the famous towering Old Man of Hoy (A stac of rock standing out from the main island).
Thurso River Walk - 29 September 2013
Walk From Ellan Bride, Thurso - 25 August 2013
The Pennyland Mausoleum at Victoria Walk, Thurso
Summer DaysThurso River Walk 5 April 2002
Pump Station
Thurso River 16 February 2002
New Thurso A - Z Street List
Fountain erected 1894 by
Son of Sir George Sinclair
Bridge - Thurso River
Britsh Legion Building
13 January 2001 1.00pm
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**A Guide To Historic Thurso 
**A selection of Thurso’s landmark buildings and natural attractions are showcased in a new booklet produced in March 2008. The guide, written by local historian Alan McIvor, is the first of its kind to emerge for 30 years. Its centrepiece displays a map of the town and highlights three suggested walks, which take in the 22 featured locations. Mr McIvor gives a potted history of each of the sites, which are also illustrated by photos taken by him.
Old Thirsa Piccys on the Caithness.org Forum
Thurso Schools Photos
Miller Academy -Thurso
Mount Pleasant
Pennyland
Thurso Primary Early 1930's
Thurso High Index
Thurso West Public School
1951 West Public Annex P6
31 May 05
** Thurso Bay - Smell The Fresh Air 
**A look at Thurso Bay in the sunshine and what you cannot see the wonderful fresh sea air off the Pentland Firth as the Hamanvoe ferry heads for Scrabster.
19 March 05
New Waste Water Treatment Works For Thurso 
21 November 04
Somerfield - Thurso
19 October 04
**NEW WEBSITE FOR COMPANY BEHIND THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THURSO TOWN HALL 
**The group behind the redevelopment of Thurso Town Hall into a multi-purpose community, visitor, information centre and museum, Caithness Horizons, have launched a new website to keep people informed of the projects progress and have formalised themselves by becoming a company limited by guarantee. Preliminary sketches and plans of the proposed layout for the redevelopment are now available on the new website. There is also a chance for people to complete an online survey form, which will provide information on what facilities people would like to see provided. Plans are also available in Thurso Town Hall and both Wick and Thurso Libraries. Under the plans Thurso Town Hall and the adjacent library which are owned by The Highland Council will be developed to improve the public spaces for meetings, talks and local groups, and to bring together information for visitors on Thurso, Caithness, and the decommissioning work at Dounreay. The project will ensure that the Victorian old building is maintained for public use in the future.
Thurso Bay Raft Race 2003 2002 2000
Marine Inn