Caithness Broch Centre

Explore the exhibits

Three tall information panels about brochs arranged in a corner of the museum.

Our exhibits

Inside the Caithness Broch Centre, you’ll find a range of displays designed to bring Iron Age life closer:

  • Archaeological discoveries: Original artefacts retrieved from local broch excavations, including tools, pottery, and everyday items.
  • Historical context: Interpretation panels explain excavation histories, ancient construction techniques, and the broader significance of brochs.
  • Modern connections: Learn how brochs continue to inspire local identity, research, and community projects.
  • Aerial imagery: Drone photography gives a bird’s‑eye view of nearby brochs and the surrounding landscape.

Activities for visitors

  • Interactive elements that explain how brochs were built.
  • Hands‑on displays ideal for families and school groups.
  • Local maps and guides to help you explore nearby broch sites.
  • Short films and digital reconstructions showing how Iron Age communities might have lived.

Gallery

A museum seating area with cushions and baskets beside a large mirrored display column.
A museum display case titled “Beyond the Brochs” showing stone tools and small artefacts.
Three tall information panels about brochs arranged in a corner of the museum.

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