Strathnavar Museum
Strathnaver Museum in the former parish church of St Columba with Strathnaver Museum Annex in the background
Strathnavar Museum
Strathnaver Museum Annex
Strathnavar Museum
View of Strathnaver Museum Pulpit showing the pre-clearance display to the left, and blackhouse display to the right
Museum

Strathnaver Museum

Thurso

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Free entry

A hidden gem on the Scottish coast, Strathnaver Museum is a treasure trove of objects and artefacts.

Located in the former Parish Church of Farr, this impressive community museum delves into the fascinating story of 8,000 years of human occupation in north-west Sutherland. Discover more about the story of the people, their culture, and the landscape that surrounds us in the context of the brutal early 19th century Highland Clearances.

Its eclectic collection includes an intact Bronze Age burial beaker, early 19th century croft house display, militaria, Clan Mackay memorabilia, and contemporary art. The ‘Museum Annex’ explores the agricultural and fishing heritage of the area using innovative digital labels help visitors to explore the objects on display.

Why you should go

  • Learn about the Highland Clearances

  • Discover Mackay family histories and maemorabilia

  • Strathnaver Trail linking 29 archaeological sites

Visitor information

Address

Strathnaver Museum

Strathnaver Museum, Bettyhill, Thurso, Highland, KW14 7SS
01641 521 418

Opening times

1st to 31st March:

Wed to Fri, 11am to 3pm.

1st April to 31st October:

Mon to Sat, 10am to 5pm

1st Nov to 15th Dec:

Tue-Thur, 11am to 3pm.

Last entry 30 mins before closing.

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