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North Coast Visitor Centre

Thurso KW AJ , United Kingdom

Last verified: Oct 5, 2025 Source confidence: High Sources: Google • Manual check

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Hours
Monday: Closed
Phone
01847 805020
Website
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Address
High St, Thurso KW14 8AJ, UK
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About this museum

The North Coast Visitor Centre offers an engaging exploration of Caithness history, with particular focus on the region's nuclear energy legacy and local heritage. Visitors can discover informative exhibits about Dounreay Nuclear Power Station and the surrounding landscape, gaining insights into the area's technological and cultural transformations. Entry is complimentary, allowing guests to delve into the centre's thoughtfully curated displays and learn about this distinctive Scottish coastal community.

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Free admission every day. We combine official or place-listing data with public cultural datasets when available, then flag pages that may need a fresh check before you travel.

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  • Free admission every day
  • Today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM -
  • Plan for 30-45 minutes
  • Verified Oct 5, 2025

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High St, Thurso KW14 8AJ, UK

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  • 4.7 rating from 189 reviews

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SundayClosed

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