Apprehension was how we were feeling before we arrived at the Royal. This feeling was short lived as our room was of a high standard, the shower is one of the most powerful I have encountered in the many hotels we have stayed in. Dinner was thoroughly enjoyable, 3 courses that were well presented and tasty. Drinks in the bar were well priced. The seating in the bar and lounge was extremely comfortable. Breakfast was fine with masses of toast and large pots of tea and coffee. The breakfast was plated up because they currently don't have a buffet serving unit, but we were assured this would be coming. A special thanks to Colin who lead by example and nothing was too much bother. All in all this hotel is now under new ownership and management and we fully expect it to be the first choice hotel in Thurso in the not too distant future.