Interesting little museum in Bettyhill that chronicles the histories of the very far north of Scotland from the Norse through the clearances to the present day. Espeical focus on Clan Mackay and local Gaelic customs.
Small museum housed in the erstwhile local chapel that tells the tale of local history and explores the different forces that have shaped the local area including the heartbreak of the Clearances which destroyed the local communities. There is an interesting pictish stone in the graveyard outside.
Only needs a short visit, although you will find yourself fascinated by the stories from the past.
Well worth a stop - (BTW pub next door and beach for walking)
Address Details
- Clachan
- Bettyhill, Sutherland
- KW14 7SS
Nearby Castles
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Borve Castle, Sutherland
Ruined Mackay castle on superb position overlooking the sea near Farr on Sutherland North coast. Now ruined. Walk from Farr
Nearby Visitor Attractions
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Farr Beach, Bettyhill
Magnificent beach to West of Bettyhill with long sandy stretch. Super clean. Not so easy to access unless you know how!
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Bettyhill Swimming Pool
Community run leisure centre with swimming pool in centre of Bettyhill on the North Coast.
Nearby Ancient Monuments
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Rosal Township
Once substantial township entirely cleared in the Highland Clearances. Eery and tragic evidence of how this event transformed this land and landscape.
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