Nucleus: The Nuclear and Caithness Archive

Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

In Person

Nucleus: The Nuclear and Caithness Archives are based at Wick Airport and are home to the historical archives of the county of Caithness which date from 1469 to the present day and consist of documents in different formats including charters, minute books, correspondence, maps, photographs and plans. These historic collections are available to members of the public for family and local history research. Nucleus is also home to the archives of the UK civil nuclear industry.

Exhibition and archives display within our Community Room and Public Searchroom with links to the annual theme of architectural heritage.

Scheduled tours to our Conservation Studio and Repository to learn about Nucleus and how our collections are preserved for posterity.

Guided Tours

Behind the scenes tour at 1300

Facilities

• Disabled Access
• Disabled WC
• WC
• Events For Children
• Parking
• Hearing Loop

Gallery