In Person Highland – Caithness & Sutherland 8 Doors Distillery 21 September 2024 22 September 2024 8 Doors Distillery in John O'Groats was established in 2022 by husband and wife Derek and Kerry Campbell, and is the most northerly distillery on the UK mainland. The distillery is producing the first Single Malt Scotch Whisky in that area since 1837. His Majesty, The King, officially opened the distillery on 2 August 2023. Whilst the team wait for their own Single malt to mature, they have released a range of independent small batch and single cask whisky bottlings under the brand name of 'Seven Sons'. The distillery has just also released its blended liqueur product called “Five Ways” - a smooth liqueur made with blended scotch whisky, hints of ginger, honey, orange and spices. Both products are available to buy in the distillery’s shop. The shop is in the distillery’s whisky lounge which is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a dram or coffee with a view. View Details Facilities Disabled Access Disabled WC WC Refreshments Parking Hearing Loop
In Person 2024 Theme Highland – Caithness & Sutherland Brora Heritage Centre new 21 - 22 September 2024 Brora Heritage Centre has an eclectic mix of artefacts, images and stories of Brora’s unique Highland industrial history. There’s even a reconstruction of the old coal mine for you to explore. Having Britain’s most northerly coal mine, this rich resource fuelled a range of spin-off industries, including the making of bricks, whisky, tweed and salt. Nowhere in the Highlands is there a place like Brora and the centre tells the story of this remarkable hidden gem in Scotland’s north. BHC is run by Clyne Heritage Society, a very active heritage group, based in the village of Brora (in the parish of Clyne) on the east coast of Sutherland in the Highlands of Scotland. The fully constituted Society was formed in 1998 by a group of people living in the parish who were interested in preserving Clyne’s fascinating and quickly disappearing heritage, e.g. demolition of coal mine in 1981 and Hunter’s Woollen Mill in 2004. The Society has acquired registered charitable status; it is made up of a committee of 8 and currently has a membership of over 200 people, spread far and wide. We are actively involved in supporting all heritage matters within our own parish, and we are also concerned in the wider heritage affairs of the whole of the County of Sutherland. View Details Facilities Disabled Access Disabled WC Events For Children Refreshments WC Parking
In Person Highland – Caithness & Sutherland Castlehill Heritage Centre 22 September 2024 Castlehill Heritage Centre is home of local stories and the birthplace of the Flagstone Industry. The Castletown Heritage Society aims to preserve the character, history and traditions of the Village of Castletown. View Details Facilities Disabled Access Disabled WC WC Parking Events For Children Hearing Loop
In Person Highland – Caithness & Sutherland Castletown Mill 21 September 2024 In November 2020, Dunnet Bay Distillers Ltd owned and managed by Caithness husband-and-wife team Claire and Martin Murray purchased Castletown Mill with the intention of conserving and revitalising the building and surrounding environs into a craft whisky distillery and historic environment visitor attraction. Castletown Mill was once part of the Castlehill Estate developed by Agricultural Improver and Caithness Sheriff (Depute) James Traill of Rattar. Castletown Mill was built by James Traill in 1818-1819 as a starter enterprise for his heir George Traill. The once magnificent 'T-shaped' three storey building with its central kiln block was one of the largest and most imposing mills and grain stores in the North of Scotland. View Details Facilities WC Parking Not Accessible
In Person Highland – Caithness & Sutherland Forsinard Flows Nature Reserve new 21 September 2024 22 September 2024 Forsinard Flows nature reserve, in the far north of Scotland, is a rolling expanse of blanket bog, sheltered straths and mountains. The wild and rugged landscape is part of the Flow Country – one of Scotland’s national treasures. The RSPB is lucky enough to have cared for more than 21,000 hectares of it for over 20 years. Learn more about this vast landscape and the species that live here in our Visitor Centre and take a walk along the Dubh Lochan Trail to discover the Flows for yourself. "On Saturday 21st September, staff and volunteers from the RSPB will be at the Visitor Centre from 10am – 4pm with craft activities and leading guided walks as part of the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the new Flow Country World Heritage Site and explore the incredible landscape of the Flow Country." View Details Facilities Disabled Access Refreshments Events For Children Parking Hearing Loop
In Person Highland – Caithness & Sutherland Halkirk & Westerdale Church of Scotland new 21 September 2024 A church building which was built in 1835 as a Free Church of Scotland before becoming home to the Church of Scotland in 1930. View Details Facilities Disabled Access Disabled WC WC Refreshments Limited Access
In Person 2024 Theme Highland – Caithness & Sutherland Halkirk Heritage & Vintage Motor Society 21 September 2024 22 September 2024 The Old School has been transformed into a heritage centre and vintage motor museum. It consists of a large new build area along with an area where the vehicles are displayed, a heritage room, exhibition, room, reading room and a smaller ‘garage workshop’ space. View Details Facilities Disabled Access Disabled WC WC Refreshments Events For Children Parking
In Person Highland – Caithness & Sutherland John O'Groat Lodge of Freemasons 22 September 2024 Masonic Lodge and Social Club. The building was previously a Church. View Details Facilities Disabled Access Disabled WC WC Refreshments Parking
In Person 2024 Theme Highland – Caithness & Sutherland John O'Groats Brewery new 21 September 2024 22 September 2024 John O’Groats Brewery includes a brewery, shop and the most northerly pub on mainland Scotland. View Details Facilities Disabled WC Disabled Access WC Refreshments Parking
In Person 2024 Theme Highland – Caithness & Sutherland North Coast Sutherland Forestry Trust new 22 September 2024 Royal Clearance Village & Strathnaver Hall North Sutherland Community Forestry Trust (NSCFT), established in May 2000, is a Company Limited by Guarantee and has been registered as a charity since 2002. NSCFT aims to promote, for the public benefit, rural regeneration following the principle of sustainable development, in areas of social and economic deprivation, and to advance the education of the community about its environment and culture. NSCFT are currently in the process of bringing ownership of the Rosal Clearance Village site to the community, in partnership with Strathnaver Museum. View Details Facilities WC Refreshments Parking
