In Person

Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

Amat

19 September 2026

20 September 2026

The river Carron flows around the edge of the garden and the old Amat Caledonian Forest is close by. Large specimen trees surround the house, plus many new ones planted in the policies in the last few years. There are several herbaceous borders, rhododendrons, trees and shrubs, all set in a large lawn. It is possible to go on a short woodland and river walk and you may see red squirrels which were reintroduced some years ago and are often in and around the garden. Champion Trees: Abies Procera, Noble Fir

In Person

Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

Croick Church

19 September 2026

20 September 2026

Croick Church is a remote and historically significant Highland church in Strathcarron, Sutherland, built by surveyor James Smith in 1827 to the designs of Thomas Telford as part of the Parliamentary Churches programme. A powerful place of remembrance and reflection, the east window of the church bears witness to the displaced people of Glencalvie, cleared from their homes in May 1845, who took refuge in the graveyard during one of the most notorious events of the Highland Clearances. Largely unaltered since its construction, the church retains one of only a few surviving examples of a central communion pew remaining in Scotland. To step into the church is to step back through time. Croick Church came into the care of Historic Churches Scotland in 2025 and underwent initial wind and watertight repairs to allow its reopening to visitors in April 2026 after a long period of closure.

In Person

Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

Dunbeath Heritage Museum

19 September 2026

20 September 2026

An Accredited museum in an old schoolhouse showcasing Caithness archaeology and social history, including Bronze Age and Neolithic artefacts and Pictish stones, and objects from the Duke of Kent's tragic plane crash in 1942. Also featuring the typewriter of Scottish author Neil Gunn, who was born in Dunbeath and featured the local landscape in many of his books. After looking at the museum, head down to the harbour to see the restored Yole in the boathouse and restored buildings from the Villages fishing industry

In Person

Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

Golspie Heritage Society

19 September 2026

We are a local heritage group of around 100members. We maintain an assortment of heritage artefacts, book, memorabilia. Holding weekly coffee mornings and monthly talks.

In Person

Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

Historylinks

19 September 2026

20 September 2026

Historylinks Museum is a community-run museum that preserves, interprets, and shares the rich history and heritage of Dornoch and the surrounding East Sutherland area. The museum's mission is to "Keep the Dornoch Story Alive" by making local history accessible to residents, researchers, and visitors alike. Exhibitions span more than a thousand years of local history, covering topics such as: • The early Picts and Viking influence in the Highlands. • The founding of Dornoch Cathedral and the medieval development of the town. • Clan rivalries, Jacobite history, and the Highland Clearances. • The story of Janet Horne, traditionally regarded as the last person executed for witchcraft in Scotland. • The history of the Dornoch Light Railway, local fishing communities, crofting, education, and the internationally renowned Royal Dornoch Golf Club.

In Person

2026 Theme

Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

House of Tongue

19 September 2026

20 September 2026

House of Tongue was built in 1678 as the Seat of the Mackays. Additions in the 18th and 19th century and a historic walled garden help give this Grade A listed stone-built house its unique and unusual character, with 300 years of architectural history and building techniques visible across the exterior.

In Person

Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

Mary Ann's Cottage

19 September 2026

20 September 2026

Visit our lovingly preserved traditional highland croft, which remains virtually unchanged for over 170 years. Built in 1850, Westside Croft (now known as Mary Ann's Cottage) was successively worked by John Young, his son William, and finally his grand-daughter, Mary Ann and her husband James Calder. Over the three generations, the way of life and working practices continued largely unaltered, and Mary Ann's Cottage offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of the Calder family, and an authentic insight into rural living in the highlands.

In Person

2026 Theme

Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

Stannergill Whisky Distillery / Dunnet Bay Distillers Ltd

19 September 2026

20 September 2026

Stannergill Whisky Distillery is a new whisky distillery located in a grade-B former 19th century grain mill. Castletown Mill has a long and rich history in the local community having originally been built around 1818 by James Traill as a way to grind grain to feed the growing number of workers at his nearby Castlehill Estate and Flagstone Work. Over time the building was sold, bought and adapted by different local families reflecting the different needs and socioeconomic changes of the times. Despite its unique historical significance the building and its stories were nearly lost entirely due to 32 years of dereliction and exposure to the harsh Caithness elements. The building was purchased in November 2020 by Dunnet Bay Distillers Ltd, a local family run company who also own the nearby Dunnet Bay Distillery.Their goal was to restore and revitalise this important local landmark and preserve its rich and diverse history. This has created a unique venue that blends past and present together by working with living descendants of the families who lived and worked at the mill to ensure its story is told, while ensuring the mill lives on for future generations to enjoy as a new distillery.

In Person

Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

The Clan Gunn Museum

19 September 2026

20 September 2026

The Clan Gunn Museum has an exhibition showing the origins of Clan Gunn, its history leading up until the modern day and notable family members. The Clan archives are also stored onsite and are available to the public and there is a small shop selling Clan Gunn related items.