Caithness Archive Centre

Wick Library, Sinclair Terrace
Wick KW1 5AB

highlandarchives.org.uk

As part of the Highland Archive Service, the Caithness Archive Centre, Wick, is responsible for collecting, preserving and making locally accessible archives relating to the history of the county of Caithness.

Dualchas: Skye & Lochalsh Area Museums Service

Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre, Elgin Hostel, Dunvegan Road
Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9EE

highlandarchives.org.uk

As part of the Highland Archive Service, the Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre, Portree, is responsible for collecting, preserving and making available archives relating to the history of the Skye and Lochalsh area. The archives date from the 17th century to the present, and consist of documents in different formats including minute books, correspondence, maps, plans, photographs, drawings and sound recordings.

Gairloch Heritage Museum

Achtercairn
Gairloch IV21 2BP

gairlochheritagemuseum.org

An award-winning museum with displays recreating a croft house interior, schoolroom, village shop, parlour and others. Also on display is the light from Rhu Reidh lighthouse, one of the largest lenses assembled by the Northern Lighthouse Board.

Highland Council Archive Service

Highland Archive and Registration Centre, Bught Road
Inverness IV3 5SS

highlandarchives.org.uk

The Highland Archive Service is responsible for locating, preserving and making accessible archives relating to all aspects of the history of the geographical area of the Highlands.

Highland Folk Museum

Kingussie Road
Newtonmore PH20 1AY

highlandfolk.com

This award winning museum has recreated a thriving township from the 1700s with heather thatched roofs and open turf fires, a working croft with cattle, sheep,ducks and hens and an old tin school from the 1930s. Costumed interpreters bring history to life.

Historylinks Museum

The Meadows
Dornoch IV25 3SF

historylinks.org.uk

The museum is dedicated to the history of Dornoch parish. The permanent exhibition shows the cathedral, feuding clans, the shameful burning of Scotland's last condemned witch and the treachery and violence of Picts and Vikings.

Lochaber Archive Centre

West Highland College, An Aird
Fort William PH33 6FF

highlandarchives.org.uk

As part of the Highland Archive Service, the Lochaber Archive Centre at Fort William is responsible for locating, preserving and making accessible documents relating to all aspects of Highland history.

Museum of the Isles

Clan Donald Skye, Armadale
Ardvasar, Isle of Skye IV45 8RS

clandonald.com

This award winning accredited museum was opened in 2002 to house our growing collection of artefacts and paintings. Six interconnecting galleries take you through 1500 years of the history and culture of the area once known as the Kingdom of the Isles. A seventh gallery is the venue for special exhibitions that change each year.

Skye & Lochalsh Archive Centre

Elgin Hostel, Dunvegan Road
Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9EE

highlandarchives.org.uk

As part of the Highland Archive Service, the Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre, Portree, is responsible for collecting, preserving and making available archives relating to the history of the Skye and Lochalsh area.

Strathnaver Museum

Clachan
Bettyhill Thurso KW14 7SS

strathnavermuseum.org.uk

Journey from Strathnaver's mystical past, through the emergence of the Clan Mackay to the tragedy of the Highland Clearances.