This is one of the best B & Bs we have ever used. The views are stunning matched by the service & quality. Decor and facilities top notch. Although located on the outskirts of Thurso it is certainly worth the short trip up past the co-op to this first class accommodation. Very friendly and polite service. Will be back.

I found the place through TripAdvisor's page and relied on the reviews the B&B had received. I phoned Skara on the day of stay asking about a twin room. That late booking was not a problem for the owner at all. As she was away at that moment, we arranged for coming to the place in the early evening. The... More

Pity about the approach through a housing estate, but at the top of the hill into the country is the Skara B&B, with the most magnificent views from the bedroom of the Pentland Firth, Hoy, Orkney and interesting shipping. Very clean room and facilities, though bed was a bit saggy and the lack of sound proofing between our and the... More

We arrived this evening and it's fantastic. This wonderful view out of the room over the whole Pentland Firth and the Orkney Islands is really great. Our host Gloria is very friendly and polite. We're convinced that the breakfast will be good too.

We found this place through a recommendation from the Tourist Information Office and I'm so glad we did. We must have been really lucky too as it seems to be vey popular. It really is a lovely peaceful spot, with wide ranging coastal views. Gloria was wonderfully welcoming and the facilities in the room and the guest house were all... More

We stayed at Skara for 3 nights and it was one of the best bed and breakfast's we encountered in two months travelling around the UK. The location was excellent, just outside Thurso with fantastic views of the coast from our room and a lovely hostess in the person of Gloria. She displayed the friendliest, most welcoming hospitality. We travelled... More

My wife and I stayed two nights at Skara B&B in Thurso. It is situated on a hill top about a mile out of town, We arrived without reservations and were greeted enthusiastically by the owner Gloria Swanson. Gloria is an energetic and gracious host. She has everything highly organized and had us settled in quickly. The room was clean... More

We rang early evening for rooms for 3 people the same night and Gloria was able to accommodate us. We were warmly welcomed and nothing was too much trouble. Rooms were excellent, great showers and we all slept well. Breakfast was great and the best tea around. Definitely would return here and will certainly recommend it.

This out of town B&B was a great find. Our only improvement suggestions would be an update of the website to reflect the first class accommodation and a wireless Internet booster to reach the bedrooms. Neither of which affect our intention to return.