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

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By 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)

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Testimonials

Went here today to celebrate Father’s 90th birthday. Had a lovely lunch, the food was excellent and so we’re the staff. They were very attentive, bringing the kids colouring books and crayons when they started getting restless. Lovely atmosphere in the dining room.

My wife and I while backpacking had camped along the banks of the Thurso. We were awaken by a fisherman after a very cold, wet and windy night. He recommended we visit the Ulbster for lunch and a warm drink. The staff had gotten word from the fisherman that my wife and I had slept in the storm that night and were kind enough to put us up in a room at a very discounted price. We were able to shower which had been quit a while and it allowed us to dry out our clothes and equipment. The following morning the staff let us leisurely hangout and even suggested several things we see and do while we finished our tour of scotland. I can not speak highly enough of the staff at the hotel. Dinner was amazing as well !!! If you ever want to hear some amazing fishing stories just take a seat and enjoy. Cant wait to return.

This place is great!! We had the best meal here tonight, delicious dishes and beautiful presentation, and the deserts were 5 star!! The service we received from the staff was first class, would highly recommend the ulbster arms.
Can’t wait to return.

Very cosy and spacious rooms with large bathroom and hall. Value for money is one of the best on NC500 – nice stay with breakfast included are less than for a hundred pounds. The hotel also has a bar, a restaurant and lobby & library, where you can rest after trip. The off street parking area is large and very convenient.

After 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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