Caithness Archives and Libraries

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For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the Scotland Archives and Libraries page.
The Caithness area as of 2019 lies entirely within the Highland council area.

Archives[edit | edit source]

Nucleus: The Nuclear and Caithness Archives (Niùclas: An Tasglann Niùclasach agus Gallach)
Wick Airport
Wick KW1 4QS UK
Telephone: 01955 602444
Email: north.highlandarchive@highlifehighland.com
Website

Nucleus: The Nuclear and Caithness Archives are based at Wick Airport and are home to the archives of the UK civil nuclear industry and the historical archives of the county of Caithness. The archives of the county of Caithness date from the 1589 to the present day and consist of documents in different formats including charters, minute books, correspondence, maps, photographs, and plans.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Museums[edit | edit source]

Museums Within Highland Council

Register Offices[edit | edit source]

At ScotlandsPeople one can search the indexes and obtain a digital copy of the record for a small fee within minutes. However, sometimes additional help is available from local registrars. For example, proof of death and close family relationship can make more recent records available that would otherwise be restricted by privacy laws.