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Wick Dounreay Sports and Social Club

Finally, we come to the Wick Dounreay Sports and Social Club. And we have left it till last for good reason. Apart from the photographs below, Nucleus holds very little information on the Wick Club.

We know from the County of Caithness Valuation Rolls that the first Wick Dounreay Social Club was situated in Clubrooms in Dempster Street (now the Seaforth Club) from 1962 to 1964, before moving to premises at 33 Breadalbane Terrace until 1968, when the club moved to its long-term home, Breadalbane Hall.

At the end we will be asking for feedback and comments on what you thought about the exhibition and we would also warmly welcome any and all information regarding the Wick Dounreay Club, whether it be a story, a photograph, or a whole collection of records.

For now here are the photographs Nucleus currently holds from the opening of the club in 1964.

Two individuals standing behind a bar counter in a wood-paneled room. One person is holding a glass near a beer tap, while the other appears to be assisting. Shelves behind the counter are stocked with bottles of alcohol and boxes, and a sign reading ‘Tennent’s Lager’ is visible above the shelves.

Wick Dounreay Club Opening, 1964. Ref: 7030 0010b AA002844. ©NDA

Interior of a small lounge or seating area with wood-paneled walls and a single window. The room contains two rectangular tables with simple chairs around them and a long cushioned bench running along the walls.

Wick Dounreay Club Opening, 1964. Ref: 7050/20. ©NDA

Two individuals standing behind a bar counter in a wood-paneled room. One person is operating a beer tap, while the other stands nearby with hands clasped. Shelves behind the counter are stocked with various bottles of alcohol and boxes, and the countertop has a tray and a glass.

Wick Dounreay Club Opening, 1964. Ref: 7030-0010b_AA002844). ©NDA

Interior view of a small bar area with wood-paneled walls and ceiling. The bar counter is made of matching wood with a dark strip across the front. Behind the counter, shelves display bottles of alcohol and a few promotional items. The space is lit by round ceiling lights and recessed lights above the bar. A doorway and a bench are visible to the right.

Wick Dounreay Club Opening, 1964. Ref: 7050/21). ©NDA

Interior view of a wooden-paneled bar with shelves stocked with various bottles of alcohol. A bartender stands behind the counter, holding a glass. The counter has two promotional displays for Tennent’s Stout. Overhead lights illuminate the bar area.

Wick Dounreay Club Opening, 1964. Ref: 7050/23. ©NDA

Interior of a club room with several rectangular tables arranged in rows, surrounded by wooden chairs. The room has large windows on the left, fluorescent lights hanging from the ceiling, and a bar is in the far right corner. Ashtrays and coasters are placed on the tables, and the floor appears to be linoleum.”

Wick Dounreay Club Opening, 1964. Ref: 7050 28. ©NDA

Interior of a club room with several rectangular tables arranged in rows, surrounded by wooden chairs. The room has large windows on the left and fluorescent lights hanging from the ceiling. Ashtrays and coasters are placed on the tables, and the floor appears to be linoleum.

Wick Dounreay Club Opening, 1964. Ref: 7050/29. ©NDA

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