Dunbeath Heritage Museum

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Dunbeath Heritage Museum Check our website for opening hours. A journey through the past, places and people of Dunbeath, - their stories and history.

We are an Accredited Museum & have on display Caithness archaeology, from Mesolithic finds, Neolithic tools, Bronze Age Swords, pottery, Iron Age relics, Viking Burial items & Pictish artefacts, Roman & Medieval coins. A hub for arts, culture and the work of Neil Gunn.

Celebrate 10 years of the John O'Groats Trail tomorrow (Saturday 17th) at Waterlines Museum in Lybster. Lots of events a...
16/10/2026

Celebrate 10 years of the John O'Groats Trail tomorrow (Saturday 17th) at Waterlines Museum in Lybster. Lots of events and talks planned.
Have you done the trail? Tell us about your experience of the Dunbeath section. 🚶👣🥾🌊🏰

30/09/2026

That's all folks!
Dunbeath Heritage Museum is closed for the season. Thank you to everyone who visited, came to talks, commented on our Facebook posts, left reviews, shared their local stories and gave donations. We are grateful for all your support.
See you next year!

23/09/2026

Due to staff illness, the heritage centre will be closed on Thursday 24th September.
Sorry for any inconvenience. You can still visit our beautiful harbour and see the Yole in the boat shed.
We'll be open as usual on Friday 10am til 4pm.

20/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who visited the museum and harbour this weekend for .
It was great to see so many people enjoying the collections. We appreciate your support. ❤️😃❤️

This weekend - BOOKSALE! 📚📚📚For our Doors Open weekend, there will be FREE ENTRY from 10 til 4, and also an opportunity ...
18/09/2026

This weekend - BOOKSALE! 📚📚📚
For our Doors Open weekend, there will be FREE ENTRY from 10 til 4, and also an opportunity to get some bargains on the book table.
Children's, general interest, Caithness history, archaeology. Something for everyone!

This weekend. Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September. 10-4. FREE ENTRY for all.
15/09/2026

This weekend. Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September. 10-4. FREE ENTRY for all.

10/09/2026

Due to staffing issues, the museum will be closed today (Thursday) . Apologies for any inconvenience. We will be open tomorrow, 10-4, as usual.

Address

The Old School
Dunbeath
KW66ED

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441593731233

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