Getting Here
Getting to the Ulbster Arms
Ulbster Arms Hotel in the charming Scottish Highlands village of Halkirk, offers comfortable hotel rooms, dining and business facilities. Enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing on the River Thurso, walking, cycling and wildlife watching in the stunning Caithness landscape. With family-friendly and pet-friendly accommodation options, we have everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Address: Bridge Street, Halkirk, Caithness, KW12 6XY
Book NowBy car
The postcode for your satnav is KW12 6XY, or you can use Google Maps to plan your route. Our hotel is located in Halkirk, Caithness, around 6 miles from Thurso. From Inverness, we are a beautiful 2.5 hour drive away, via the scenic A9 road along the east coast. Once here, free parking is available for all guests. We have 3 EV chargers for those with electric vehicles.
If you’d like to hire a car locally in Caithness, please see:
Autoquip Motors +44 (0) 1955 609214
Richards Garage +44 (0) 1955 604123
For 4×4 hire in Scotland, take a look at:
Nomadic Scotland +44 (0) 7540 358191
By plane
Our closest airport is Inverness Airport (110 miles / 2.5 hr drive). From the airport, you could hire a car, take a taxi, or arrange an airport transfer in advance (see taxi details below).
By Train
The nearest train station is Thurso Station (6 miles / 10-minute drive). The fastest way from here to the hotel is by taxi (see taxi details below).
By Taxi
To arrange a taxi from the airport, train station or another location, we recommend:
Meiklejohn Taxis +44 (0)1847 892827
Highland Taxis (online only)
Explore the Ulbster Arms
Find out more about our accommodation, food and drink and business services, then browse our gallery to take a look around. When you’re ready to book, you can book online or give us a call. We are here to help if you need anything at all!
Book NowAfter many years hoping , with good friends I finally got my first opportunity to visit for an angling trip last week of season. I stayed in a chalet which was spotless each day no matter how bad I I had managed to leave it.. The food was exceptional, no other words and its testimony how many non fishers are in every day from late afternoon dining.
Fishing was all the more made special by morning encouragement from Geordie, The two Pats and all the rest of the team that were always around to see everyone off…
Finally I cant point out that not one staff member that was nothing but professional and charming.. Its a small hotel operation at first glance, but its a much bigger operation than you imagine. It gets everything right and I cant wait to return. Whether as angler or just a resident guest… quite excellent.. All I can say.. They are very good at what they do and can feel proud …
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