Merlin Cinema is a small independent community cinema in Thurso, Caithness, in the Highland council area of northern Scotland, United Kingdom. Serving Thurso and the wider Caithness area, it offers a mix of mainstream releases, independent and classic films, and occasional community screenings, talks and local events. Located close to Thurso town centre and the Pentland Firth, the cinema plays a role in the cultural life of the north Highlands. Facilities are modest and typical of a regional single-screen/community venue, with programming that reflects local interests.