Historical Geography information for Thurso, Caithness, Scotland
| Place Name | Thurso |
| Description | Thursois a town and former burgh on the north coast of the Highland council area of Scotland. It is the northernmost town on the British mainland. Historically it was in the county of Caithness. Thurso's history stretches back to at least the era of Norse Orcadian rule in Caithness, which ended conclusively in 1266. The town was an important Norse port, and has a later history of trade with ports throughout northern Europe until the 19th century. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Thurso |
| County | Caithness |
| Country | Scotland |
| SiteID | 93465 |
| DateUpdated | 7/13/2013 12:36:00 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092584 |
British Surname Clusters | Keith | Keith, Keiths |