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Ulbster Arms is situated in the village of Halkirk on the banks of the River Thurso, and very famous for its fishing. Its far north location lends itself as the perfect place to stop on the North Coast 500; en route to the Orkney ferry that departs from nearby Scrabster, and also for immersing yourself in the tremendous nature and wilderness of Caithness with its rare North Atlantic heather heath, known as the Flow Country. With birdlife, biodiversity and sweeping landscapes, this peatland and wetland is the largest of its kind in Europe. Quite other worldly.
The hotel is on the main village street with lovely accommodation, easy parking and friendly staff. With all the dishes cooked to order using local produce it is a very appealing place to tarry awhile and if early breakfasts are required for the ferry, that too is accommodated.
The menu has popular classics attractively presented and they also do a great curry – just the ticket on a wintery evening. After dinner, relax in the gorgeous lounge by the fire, warm and snug before drifting upstairs for a good night’s slumber.
Accommodation-wise, there are several lodges built alongside the old house in addition to the upstairs rooms in the main building and only a step or two from the restaurant and bar. There is ample parking there too. As regulars on our way to Orkney, we know we shall always have a delicious evening meal and tasty breakfast.
