Halkirk

Travel Guide

One of Britain's most isolated and remote railway stations - trains rarely stop, only on request, and it is inaccessible by road. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altnabreac_railway_station - Taken by me, robef (https://www.flickr.com/robef)
One of Britain's most isolated and remote railway stations - trains rarely stop, only on request, and it is inaccessible by road. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altnabreac_railway_station - Taken by me, robef (https://www.flickr.com/robef)
Town lattice girder bridge on Far North Railway near Halkirk, Caithness
Approaching site of Bower station on line from Wick, 1986. View westward, towards Georgemas Junction and the south: ex-Highland Railway (Far North line), Inverness - Dingwall - Georgemas Junction - Thurso/Wick. The line remains active, but the former station - just visible ahead - was closed from 13/6/60 (goods 18/5/64).
Mackays Hotel Wick

Mackays Hotel Wick

3 out of 5
Union Street Wick Scotland
The price is RM606 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
RM606
RM727 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wick Heritage Centre and Old Wick ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (225 reviews)
Apartment was clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Mackays Hotel Wick
Forss House Hotel

Forss House Hotel

4 out of 5
Forss Thurso Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM354 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
RM354
RM425 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Thurso Golf Club and Wolfburn Distillery are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (223 reviews)
Dry comfortable room

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Forss House Hotel
Pentland

Pentland

3 out of 5
Princes Street Thurso Scotland
The price is RM358 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
RM358
RM429 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thurso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (375 reviews)
Excellent breakfast and Sunday carvery. Staff very helpful in every area of the hotel.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Pentland
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
North Coast 500 Pods

North Coast 500 Pods

3.5 out of 5
32 Alt Craggie Brora Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Brora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Clynelish Distillery and Brora Beach are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
The pod was extremely clean and had nearly everything that you would need for a stay.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

North Coast 500 Pods
House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route

House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route

3 out of 5
4 Harbour Terrace Wick Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Wick. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wick Heritage Centre and Pulteney Distillery are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
Easy parking on the street in front. ( In October) Great view of the harbour and lovely sunrise. The house is lovely, very clean, fully equipped and spacious over 3 floors. The washer and dryer are tucked under the stairs and very much appreciated by NC500 road trippers. The owner provided timely ...

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

House by the Harbour - Nc500 Route
Otago Cottage Brora

Otago Cottage Brora

2 out of 5
Brora Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Brora. Enjoy a garden and bathrobes. Popular attractions Clynelish Distillery and Brora Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Cottage was perfect throughout.

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Otago Cottage Brora
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Reviews of Halkirk

4.2
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

A&V

Apparently there is a very good Indian restaurant here which we didn't know about prior to visit, but will definitely investigate on our return.