Strathnaver Museum undertakes many projects. Some are linked to the Clan Mackay and Museum and Galleries others are to raise awareness and increase knowledge of the Museum. All are fun days and result in new exhibitions and assets. Invite people to participate and add to the wealth resources we have at Strathnaver.
Recent News
Lost at Sea
May 28, 2020
Despite the current lockdown restrictions Strathnaver Museum is continuing to carry out community research projects and are appealing for members of the public to submit their stories about those ‘Lost at Sea’ along the north Sutherland coast. As part of the Year of Coast and Waters Strathnaver Museum will be staging a digital exhibition ‘Lost […]
Mackay Country Stories: Peter Munro, OBE (1892-1971)
May 15, 2020
Peter Munro born in Skinnet, Melness 1892, the son of John and Ellen Munro was destined to become one of New Zealand’s greatest amateur athletes. By 1936 Peter held the title of champion shot putter in the Dominion, a title he held—with breaks when he did not defend it—since he scored his first win in […]
Returned to the Spirits by Ronnie Smith
January 22, 2020
By Ronnie Smith Returned to the Spirits The black water flees the rippling loch, in the long shade, the silent witness, of the western ridge The brief river splits the lush dancing grass in its endless rush to the bay, a genesis of life in every direction. The scattered stones of houses destroyed. Timbers, long […]
Strathnaver Museum secures major capital funding boost
December 28, 2019
Strathnaver Museum has been announced as a recipient of £650,000 in grant funding from the Natural and Cultural Heritage Fund. The Redevelopment of Strathnaver Museum as a heritage hub for north west Sutherland project will improve the visitor experience, secure the existing museum collections, conserve the historic church building and improve access to its heritage […]
Durness Primary School wins Alan Joyce Young Environmentalist Competition
December 20, 2019
Durness Primary School are the overall winners in the 2019 Alan Joyce Young Environmentalist Competition. First organised by Strathnaver Museum and Caithness and Sutherland Countryside Rangers in 2012 the competition encourages children to demonstrate their awareness of the natural world around them. Strathnaver Museum launched the competition in memory of former biology teacher Alan […]
Museum Designer Wanted
November 27, 2019
Strathnaver Museum is seeking an exhibition designer to produce design proposals for the museum as part of our wider refurbishment project. The contract will be in 2 phases: Phase I: design proposals to RIBA Stage 3 equivalent and, Phase II: finalisation of the design and delivery of these proposals. Phase II will be subject to […]
Clan Mackay Society – Historian (Seanachaidh) required
November 13, 2019
CLAN MACKAY SOCIETY HISTORIAN (SEANACHAIDH) REQUIRED The Clan Mackay Society is looking to recruit an Historian (or Seanachaidh) to its Council. Responsibilities: • Compile material on Mackay genealogy from published sources and primary research. • Prepare and publish material relating to the history of the Clan Mackay. • Custodian of genealogies, records and histories of […]
Strathnaver Museum secures National Lottery support
October 1, 2019
Strathnaver Museum has received initial support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the redevelopment of Strathnaver Museum as a heritage hub for north west Sutherland, it was announced today. The project aims to safeguard the condition of the historic building, improve the visitor experience and secure the future of the collection in the area […]
Pipers marry their pipes and live in sin with their wives
September 10, 2019
Whilst perusing the images we hold on the Strathnaver Museum computer I discovered this striking image of a handsome young couple on their wedding day. You can tell a lot from a picture. The bridal gown appears to be from the 1920s, the groom is a military man. But who were the couple? What is […]
The Thorwaldsen
August 30, 2019
By Elizabeth Mackay The figurehead of the ‘Thorwaldsen’ is displayed proudly in the corner of Strathnaver Museum. I have chosen this item and its associated artefacts because the story connected to them significantly spans several themes in our local heritage. The wooden figurehead was sculptured by Hans Michelsen (1789-1859) who was born in Trondhjem and […]