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The Castle of Mey was the property of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from 1952 until 1996, when Her Majesty generously gifted it with an endowment to the Trust. The castle is situated on the north coast of Caithness, in the parish of Canisbay, about 15 miles east of Thurso and six miles west of John O'Groats. It stands on rising ground about 400 yards from the seashore, overlooking the Pentland Firth and the Orkney Islands. It is thought th...
Our 7 day weather forecast for Thurso updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Friday 19th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:47 and will set at 20:37. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 5.7°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. Some quite strong winds are possible today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 49mph.
On Saturday 20th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:45 and will set at 20:39. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 5°C. A light shower is possible, 1mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 24mph.
On Sunday 21st April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:42 and will set at 20:42. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 9.1°C. A light shower is possible, 2mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 15mph.
On Monday 22nd April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:39 and will set at 20:44. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 10.1°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It could be quite a gusty day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 31mph.
On Tuesday 23rd April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:37 and will set at 20:46. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 8.2°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. There could be quite a strong breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 24mph.
On Wednesday 24th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:34 and will set at 20:48. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 9.4°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It could be quite a gusty day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 34mph.
On Thursday 25th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:31 and will set at 20:51. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 6.7°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It could be quite a gusty day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 28mph.
Our weather forecast for Thurso is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
Thurso
Caithness
KW14 8XH
01847 851227
The Castle of Mey was the property of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from 1952 until 1996, when Her Majesty generously gifted it with an endowment to the Trust.
The castle is situated on the north coast of Caithness, in the parish of Canisbay, about 15 miles east of Thurso and six miles west of John O'Groats. It stands on rising ground about 400 yards from the seashore, overlooking the Pentland Firth and the Orkney Islands. It is thought that a fortified granary occupied the site originally.
Constructed on a z-plan, the castle was built between 1566 and 1572. Seen from a distance, its turreted aspect is very striking. The jutting towers and corbelled turrets are typical of that period of the 16th century, particularly the chequered character of the corbelling of the smaller turrets. The parapet of the large turret is supported on winged cherub heads as corbels, similar to those on Carberry Tower, Midlothian.
There are numerous gun slits throughout the ground floor, several in the angles of the tower and more at first-floor level. The round arched entrance to the courtyard, on the north aspect is unaltered.
The walled garden and parkland to the west and the east border and parkland to the east are protected by the Great Wall of Mey - 12 feet high - which gives very necessary protection from the severe gales and salt spray.