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Group photo of children and adults outside West Watten Public School, posed in rows against a stone wall. Date 1910.

The Education (Scotland) Act 1872: 150 years of learning

Explore the impact on Scotland’s children of the Education (Scotland) Act 1872

A circular design featuring numerous stylized fish in shades of blue and gray swimming around the center. In the middle of the circle, the text reads “Following the Fish” in a decorative font. The background inside the circle is light blue, creating a sense of movement and flow among the fish.

Following the fish

Explore the unsung stories of the herring fisher girls

Aerial view of a coastal town with curved streets, houses, and open fields near the shoreline.

Atomic housing

Discover how the building of ‘atomic’ housing was vital to the success of Dounreay

ack and white photograph of a crowded dance hall with numerous couples dancing in pairs on a polished wooden floor. The room is decorated with streamers and balloons hanging from the ceiling. A live band is visible in the background, playing instruments. Chairs and tables line the edges of the hall, where some people are seated.

Atomic recreation

Explore the social change caused by the influx of new families following the establishment of Dounreay

WK: History of a Harbour

Explore the history and stories of Wick Harbour and the Herring Industry

An illustrated cartoon figure peeks through a torn hole in a white background. Above the character, the words “ANGUS OG” appear in large, bold red lettering.

Angus Og: out of the archives!

Explore the fun and creative approach taken by Ewen Bain's Angus Og creation as a means to express island culture and way of life

Painting

The Battle of the Braes

Learn about The Battle of The Braes and how it played a vital role in land reform in Scotland

Graphic design featuring an illustration of a richly dressed historical figure with long curled hair, set against a dark blue background.

The Jacobites 1715

Explore the turbulent events of the 1715 Jacobite Rising through a Highland perspective. This exhibition traces the political tensions, personal loyalties, and motivations behind the rebellion, using original documents and letters from the Highland Archive Service’s collections to bring this pivotal moment in Scottish history to life.

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