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County or areaHighland
Postcode districtKW13
Telephone code01847
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 19 min4:07 am – 10:26 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 21 min9:03 am – 3:24 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People3,229 residentsin the Sutherland North and West census areaMedian age 55.71,673 households71% of homes owner-occupied55% owned outright16% social rented, 8% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.5% unemployment rate58% of adults are economically active, 1,627 in work, 30% retiredMain industries: hospitality 13%, farming, forestry and fishing 11%, health and social work 11%Getting to work: 40% work from home, 46% go by car, 2% take public transport, 10% walk or cycle43% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages32% of adults hold a degree or higher17% have no qualifications, 9% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 97%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 17°C, lows 9°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows -0°C1,121 mm of rain a year, 27 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November79 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: -0 to 6°CJFebruary: -0 to 6°CFMarch: 1 to 8°CMApril: 2 to 11°CAMay: 4 to 13°CMJune: 7 to 16°CJJuly: 9 to 17°CJAugust: 9 to 17°CASeptember: 7 to 15°CSOctober: 5 to 12°CONovember: 2 to 8°CNDecember: 0 to 6°CD20°-5°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksLochan Dubh Pris Chaoillake · 1.4 miLoch Bad a' Bhothainlake · 1.5 miWoodcock Hill Forestforest · 1.3 miForsinain Hillhill · under a mileWoodcock Hillhill · 1.3 miImriche Forestforest · 2.4 miClais Fhliuchvalley · 2.2 miMeall a' Bhealaichmountain · 5.2 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes11 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 11 Jun 197842 mi away, Nr Kinlochewe, Wester RoMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 1 Jan 202235 mi away, Durness, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 0.8 · PM2.5 3.8 · PM10 5.6 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband15% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband49% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)8.0% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,350 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation78 m256 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 60 to 172 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalDunbar Hospital17 miGP surgeryArmadale Medical Practice12 miPharmacyArmadale Medical Practice12 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
Getting aroundAirportWick John O'Groats Airport WIC28 miMajor airportAberdeen International Airport ABZ104 miRailway stationForsinard3.9 miFerryScrabster Ferry Terminal18 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

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  • Le Bistro - Thurso

    English Restaurant

    2 Traill St, Thurso, KW14 8EJ

    17.9 miles away

    5 star reviewCharming Restaurant where you receive a very friendly welcome. The food is excellent and the service is swift but ...

 

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  • Eye Candy - Thurso

    Gift Shop

    15 High Street, Thurso, KW14 8AG

    18 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat gift shop has a bit of everything. Really good customer service. Would recommend Eye Candy to any ...

 

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  • Shelina Spice - Thurso

    Provost Sinclair Road, Thurso, KW14 7AS

    17.1 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat Food which is Freshly Cooked with Fresh Ingredients. Very reasonable Price as well. Home Delivery if Required. ...

 

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