Back from the land of haggis and haunted castles, let’s talk about one of the gnarliest surf spots in the North Atlantic: Thurso East. It’s cold. It’s hollow. It’s Scotland’s answer to Pipeline — if Pipeline wore a kilt and made you wear 5mm of neoprene. In this episode, we take a look at Thurso’s icy barrels, castle views, unpredictable swells, and why it’s not exactly a beginner-friendly destination (unless your idea of fun includes windburn and ruined boots). Also: a brief lament on the years I spent living nearby without surfing. Tragic.