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Strathnaver: resettlement the early years

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Journey from Strathnaver’s mystical past, through the emergence of the Clan Mackay to the tragedy of the Highland Clearances.

Strathnaver Museum is situated on the north coast of Scotland. It is based in the former Parish Church of Columba in Bettyhill and opened as a museum in 1976. Its main theme is the tragic story of the Highland Clearances, it has a room dedicated to the Clan Mackay and also tells the story of crofting life. The ancient Pictish Farr Stone is situated nearby.

Strathnaver Museum

Clachan, Bettyhill,
Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7SS
t: 01641 521418
e: info@strathnavermuseum.org.uk

The web site has been renewed through the project To increase heritage knowledge and involve people in development of heritage awareness through improvement of the Museums resources This is being part financed by the Scottish Government and the European Community Highland LEADER 2007-13 programme, and the Heritage Lottery supported by Comunn na Gàidhlig Highlands and Islands Enterprise and CVS North.

Tha am pròiseact seo air a mhaoineachadh leis a’ Chrannchur Nàiseanta, Taigh-tasgaidh Shrath Nabhair, Riaghaltas na h-Alba agus le prògram Leader na Gàidhealtachd Choimhearsnachd Eòrpach 2007-2013. Supported by Comunn na Gàidhlig, Iomairt na Gaidhealtachd’s nan Eilean and CVS North

Strathnaver Museum is a company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland No. 297877 and a registered Scottish Charity No SC012016.