Stories from the archives
The Wick Society Collection
Explore the Wicks Society Collection, featuring local history, personal papers, and unique Highland…
Diary of a Journey from Glasgow to San Francisco, 1888
Delve into William's travels from Scotland to the United States in 1888
A collection of Caithness dialect: from ‘brither-bairn’ to ‘shither’
Explore unique words and phrases from the Caithness dialect
Caithness Grain Riots 1847: Records of the Commissioners of Supply
A Brief Introduction …
The Iain Sutherland Collection
A Brief IntroductionArchives are unique historical records that allow us insight into the past,…
A Tale of Life on the Croft: Ella Campbell
A personal account from Ella Campbell (1909-1999) documenting traditional crofting life
Love Life in War Time: The Prose & Diaries of Hetty Munro 1943-1944
A glimpse into Hetty Munro’s wartime prose and diaries, revealing love, memory and vivid…
The Harbour Master Log Books, 1859, 1872 & 1885
Showcasing stories from the Harbour Master Log Books
James Youngson, Voyage to Melbourne, 1884-1885
Explore James Youngson's fascinating diary documenting his journey to Melbourne by ship in 1884