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Useful links

Looking for more information? We’ve gathered useful links to museums, local organisations, and heritage resources to help you explore further.

Explore Scotland's museums

Highland Folk Museum

Explore over 35 historic buildings and experience traditional Highland life, work, school, and leisure.

The exterior curve of a concrete building with a glass entrance and older clock tower in the background.

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Discover a unique blend of history, art, and culture in the heart of Inverness.

A modern stone building with curved walls against a blue sky.

National Museums Scotland

Discover Scotland’s national collections, from natural history to art and design, in Edinburgh.

Discover Caithness heritage & Local organisations

A riverside town with reflections of buildings and clouds on the water.

The Wick Society

Discover Wick’s rich heritage through museum displays, oral history, and historic vessels at The Wick Society.

A quiet harbour scene with buildings along the water under a bright sky.

Thurso Community Development Trust

Working to make Thurso a better place to live, work, and visit through community projects.

Caithness Broch Project

Grassroots charity celebrating Caithness heritage by rebuilding an Iron Age broch using traditional techniques.

Pools of water scattered across a peatland landscape under a clear sky.

The Flow Country

Explore the world’s largest blanket bog, rich in wildlife and vital for climate protection.

A person playing a keyboard onstage with bright blue stage lighting.

Lyth Arts Centre

Discover world-class theatre, music, and arts at Lyth Arts Centre, Caithness’ creative heart.

Gentle waves rolling onto a sandy beach with cliffs in the distance.

Castletown Heritage Society

Explore Castletown’s rich heritage, from flagstone industry to Vikings and wartime history on Scotland’s north coast.

Aerial view of an ancient stone structure near the edge of rocky coastline.

Yarrows Heritage Trust

Uncover Iron Age secrets and local history with Yarrows Heritage in Caithness’ stunning landscape.

A sunset over hills and water with an old stone cottage silhouetted in the foreground.

Strathnaver Museum

Experience Norse and Gaelic heritage at Strathnaver Museum, preserving tradition and culture for future generations.

Two people holding a colourful patterned notebook.

Timespan

Timespan connects local heritage with global issues through arts, activism, and community in Helmsdale.

A wooden windmill standing on a grassy hill under a cloudy sky.

John O’ Groats Mill Trust

Discover Scotland’s heritage at John O’Groats Mill, a historic watermill and vibrant community venue.

More resources

A Highland cow with long shaggy hair and curved horns looking toward the camera.

Venture North

Plan your escape to Scotland’s far north with guides, activities, events, and travel tips.

Close-up of a person’s boot walking along a forest path covered in pine needles.

National Trust for Scotland

Explore Scotland’s natural landscapes and historic properties cared for by the Trust.

A person in a tan jacket holding someone’s hand while looking over a leafy riverside area.

Historic Environment Scotland

Discover Scotland’s historic sites, castles, and monuments with expert guides and resources.

A group of sheep standing on a path in rolling green hills near the coast.

Visit Scotland

Plan your Scottish adventure with official travel guides, tips, and destination highlights.

An archway sign marking the start of a coastal trail near picnic benches and the sea.

John O’ Groats Trail

Discover the iconic northern tip of Scotland and its stunning coastal scenery.

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