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Scrabster (Scots: Scraibster, Scottish Gaelic: Sgrabastair/Sgrabstal) is a small settlement on Thurso Bay in Caithness on the north coast of Scotland. It is some 1 1⁄2 miles (2.4 km) from Thurso, 22 1⁄2 miles (36.2 km) from Wick and 112 miles (180 km) from Inverness.

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Map of Scrabster, Thurso, UK

Scrabster Harbour is an important port for the Scottish fishing industry.

During the Second World War, Scrabster harbour was the base for a ferry operation started to carry military explosives to Scapa Flow. Initially running a 40 ft, (12.2 m) King's Lynn pilotcutter "MERMAID" built in 1908, Antony Bridges maintained the service until 1945.


Ferries

  • The Northlink ferry (MV Hamnavoe) leaves from Scrabster regularly for Stromness in Orkney.
  • In summer months, Smyril Line operated a weekly service to the Faroe Islands, but this was discontinued in 2008.

    • Far North Line

    The nearest railway line is the Far North Line connecting Thurso railway station to Inverness railway station.

    References

    Scrabster Wikipedia
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