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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
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
76
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 48 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.
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