This museum is located in the former church of St Columba, built in 1700 and occupies one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline at...

This short walk, at the edge of Dunnet village, reveals the remarkable history of Caithness' once thriving flagstone industry. The durable grey flagstones had been...

Visible across the rivermouth from the old town of Thurso are the roofless but impressive remains of Thurso Castle, built on the shore in 1878...

Asked what is mainland Britain’s most northerly point most people automatically say “John o’Groats”. However, the distinction actually goes to Dunnet Head, some 15km west...

The Castle of Mey is the Caithness home of the late Queen Mother. She bought the castle in 1952, restored it and created the beautiful...

Set overlooking golden Sango Bay and within sight of the most north-westerly tip of mainland Scotland, Cape Wrath, Durness Visitor Centre is hard to beat...

The Caithness Museum is an interesting place to visit for people who want to learn more about the history of the community and the way...

Duncansby Head lies a few kilometres to the north-east of John o’Groats but sees few visitors despite its dramatic scenery and views. Park at the...

At Dunbeath’s Heritage Centre you will find a new, engaging approach to landscape interpretation. Through art installations, photography and our unique ’floor map’, you...

Brora Heritage Centre is more than just a visitor centre; we offer a fascinating hands-on guide to the rich heritage, archaeology and artefacts of this...

A British naval base during WWI and WWII, Scapa Flow is now a museum with many interesting relics from the war days. The converted pump...

A visit to the Tomb of the Eagles gives you a valuable insight into the life of our Neolithic ancestors. Visitors are given the opportunity...

Scotland’s most northerly Munro stands sentinel over the remote coastline. This fine mountain looms large from which ever angle you approach it. It’s name is...

Corrigal Farm Museum allows visitors the chance to learn more about how this farm works and how the agricultural traditions of the area and the...

Located on the Orkney Islands, this museum shows the history of farming in this very remote outpost of the United Kingdom. There are a...