Thurso
City in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
Overview
Thurso is the northernmost town on the British mainland, famed for its rugged coastline, surfing culture, and rich history. With easy access to the Orkney Islands and a friendly, small-town feel, it is a gateway to Scotland's remote beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Orkney Islands
Population
7,610
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
58.59°, -3.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
76
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,075
Local Cost
$1,365
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
82
English
98
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
12.7°C
Winter Avg
4.7°C
Record High
23.0°C
Record Low
-3.6°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1059 mm
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
41 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
5
Parks
4
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
248.0
Airport
WIC
Distance
29 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.