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…
Operation Snowdrop 1955
Explore Operation Snowdrop, the incredible 1955 effort to rescue Caithness during severe winter…
The Harbour Master Log Books, 1859, 1872 & 1885
Showcasing stories from the Harbour Master Log Books