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...

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...

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...

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...

When you visit this facility you can take a step back in time to the 19th Century as this typical Caithness longhouse has hardly changed...

This museum and heritage centre is dedicated to the history of this clan, one of the most important and interesting in the region. There...

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...

Stromness Museum was founded in 1837 with the creation of the Orkney Natural History Society. The current building dates from 1858 and was built...

The Pier Arts Centre is based on the Isles of Orkney, a place that you would not first think of looking for one of the...

This magnificent chapel interior is actually the interior of two Nissan huts. In the Second World War, Italian prisoners of war who were housed...

The Bishop’s Palace is a 12th century hall-house, later much altered, with a round tower built by Bishop Reid in 1541-48. (The notorious Patrick Stewart,...

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...

The Orkney Islands are one of the most remote areas of the British Isles, and have a long and interesting history that is separate from...

This museum came about because its founder had a great love for the radio and wireless sets. Jim MacDonald spent a lifetime bringing together...

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...

The far northern reaches of the National Cycle Network Route 1 is a must for any touring enthusiast. The route, from Inverness to John o’Groats,...