Museums & Galleries · Inverness
Historylinks
📍 IV25 3SE
Photo: Richard Sutcliffe (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Displays telling the story of Dornoch with films
- Collection of around 12,000 items on display
- Crofting experience days following wool from fleece to fibre
- Meet animals and try traditional crofting methods
- Image archive and reference area for research
Historylinks is a small heritage museum in Dornoch telling the story of the town through graphic displays, films and a collection of around 12,000 items. It suits anyone interested in local history, and in July and August you can also join crofting experience days exploring the wool process from fleece to fibre and meeting animals at a heritage croft. The museum is all on one level, with accessible parking, accessible toilets and a hearing loop, making it a comfortable visit for those with additional needs. It's open from late March to early November, 10.30am to 4pm. If you're staying in the Scottish Highlands, Tain station is 4.5 miles away, and there are 41 bookable places to stay within 5 miles.
Practical details
- Open
- Saturday 28th March to Sunday 1st November 2026, 10.30am–4pm
- Accessibility
- All on one level, wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets and a hearing loop
- Parking
- Accessible parking bay 10m from the entrance for blue badge holders
- Booking
- Group visits of 10 or more should pre-book and contact in advance
From the attraction's own website on 23 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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Turn a visit to Historylinks into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
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Live trains to Tain →Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page