When you reach Thurso, take a moment to pop into North Coast Visitor Centre, a fascinating museum that holds over 8,000 intriguing objects to discover. Located in the striking Old Town Hall, the museum will take you on a journey through time from the Devonian period, 416 million years ago, to the present day including exhibits about the Picts, the Vikings and the Dounreay Nuclear Research Facility. Stop off at the café to enjoy a tasty bite to eat and browse local artwork.