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Black-and-white First World War era group photograph showing fourteen uniformed soldiers posed in three rows. Eight soldiers stand at the back, three are seated in the middle, and three recline at the front. The image is cropped to remove the background, focusing attention on the soldiers and their military uniforms.

An Cogadh Mòr: Remembering the Great War in Skye and Lochalsh

Explore how the First World War shaped Skye and Lochalsh in An Cogadh Mòr, an exhibition featuring local stories, archive records and historical insights from the Highland Archive Service

A modern, angular building with sleek metallic panels and illuminated sections, photographed at dusk under a dramatic, cloudy sky. The structure features sharp lines and a prominent vertical element on the right side, with warm lighting highlighting its architectural design. The foreground includes a wet pavement reflecting light and a grassy area, while outdoor lamps provide additional illumination around the building.

Doors Open Day at Nucleus: The Nuclear and Caithness Archives

Discover centuries of Caithness history at Nucleus: The Nuclear and Caithness Archives on the 20th September 2026, with exhibitions, rare archives and special behind-the-scenes conservation tours

A person’s hand is pointing to a large printed family tree chart laid flat on a wooden table. The chart contains multiple generations of names and connecting lines. Only the hand and part of the person’s arm are visible as they gesture toward a specific point on the document.

Family history classes

Discover your family history with expert-led classes from the Highland Archive Centre. Beginner and advanced courses available online via Zoom and in person in Inverness.

Illustrated family tree graphic featuring circular images connected by branches, including a family history presentation, genealogical records, a family tree chart, books on archive shelves, and an archive staff member at a desk. The design represents family history research, archives and genealogy services.

Family History Day

Join our Family History Day at the Highland Archive Centre and discover your ancestry through expert talks, original archive documents, genealogy advice and Scotland’s People taster sessions.

Historic photographs and family correspondence laid out on a table, including a vintage portrait album, a mounted studio photograph of a person in military uniform, and a stack of handwritten letters and greeting cards, illustrating archival materials being preserved and catalogued.

Archives for beginners classes

Learn how to use archives with Highland Archive Service's Archives for beginners classes. Develop research skills, explore historic records and gain confidence in discovering the past

Graphic with the words ‘ARCHIVE AFTERNOONS at Nucleus’ in bold blue and navy text on a white background.

Archive Afternoons

Every Wednesday, 1pm-4pm. Nucleus: The Caithness and Nuclear Archives, Wick

Donate to our Archives

The Archive Service preserves, conserves and makes accessible over 700 years of Highland history. There is no charge to visit our Archive Centres and access the collections we hold, but High Life Highland is a charity and we rely on your donations.

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