Historylinks Museum

HISTORYLINKS is dedicated to the history of Dornoch and the surrounding area. It is the only VisitScotland 5 Star Museum in the Highlands and one of seven museums in Scotland to have gained this prestigious award. The permanent exhibition includes the Cathedral, feuding clans and Scotland’s last witch. Current displays show a golf professional’s workshop where Donald Ross honed his skills, an unusual insight of Andrew Carnegie at home in Skibo and unique films of The Dornoch Railway and Sutherland in 1950.There is much to involve children with puzzles, quizzes and dressing up. Starting from HISTORYLINKS is a trail around 16 historic sites with accompanying guide maps, booklets and audio CD’s in several languages. Primary and secondary school packs are available with teachers notes.

Admission:
Adults: £2
Concession: (Students/Pensioners): £1.50
Children accompanied by adults: Free
Dornoch Heritage Society Members: Free

Opening hours:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Easter week: Daily
April, May and October: Monday to Friday
June to September: Daily
Winter: Wednesday and Thursday

Our Collection

The Historylinks website www.historylinks.org.uk provides a flavour of the museum's collection. In June 2008 an additional Image Library website was launched to provide access to the museum's object collection with images and essential information...

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Keywords
Archaeology, Costume & textiles, Industry & commerce, Military, Social history, Transport

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