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Museum, gallery, café & shop exploring Caithness past, present and future.

17/10/2026

We've had an absolutely fantastic season this year, and we want to thank all of our wonderful visitors who have come and explored the museum, enjoyed the displays up in the gallery or come for a recharge in our coffee shop! Thank you all, and we hope you'll continue to visit up until our last day for the season later this month.

Our coffee shop will be closing on Saturday 24th October while the museum's last day will be Saturday 31st October.

While we'll be generally closed for the winter, we'll continue to open for the TSB pop-up on Wednesdays, and aim to open again in late March for the 2027 season.

09/10/2026

We were delighted to welcome textile artist Sheena Norquay to the North Coast Visitor Centre recently!

Sheena’s remarkable quilts are our current exhibition in our gallery and bring together fabric, thread, painting and printmaking to explore landscape, nature and storytelling.

Inspired by the coastlines and landscapes of Orkney, Norse mythology and traditional quilt-making, her work is filled with colour, texture and intricate detail. From rolling seas and sweeping shorelines to shells, stones and hidden symbols, there’s always something new to discover.

If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to explore this fantastic exhibition, there’s still time! The exhibition closes on Saturday 17 October, so be sure to come in before it’s gone.

Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm
Café North open 10am–4pm

07/10/2026

If you're hoping to pick up a nice gift for someone as we get closer and closer to the festive season, pop in and have a look! We've got brilliant locally produced gifts, books and children's toys as well as wonderful jewellery here at North Coast visitor Centre 😊

08/09/2026

Discover the remarkable textile work of Sheena Norquay, whose richly detailed quilts bring together fabric, thread, painting and printmaking to explore landscape, nature and storytelling.

Inspired by the coastlines and landscapes of Orkney, as well as Norse mythology and the traditions of quilt-making, Sheena’s work is filled with colour, texture, pattern and intricate detail. From rolling seas and sweeping shorelines to shells, stones and hidden symbols, her quilts reward a closer look, revealing new details the longer you spend with them.

This exhibition brings together a carefully selected collection of Sheena’s work, offering visitors the opportunity to explore just a small part of an extraordinary career in textile art.

31/07/2026

Just 2 days left to apply!

Don't miss your chance to join the team at the North Coast Visitor Centre as our new Museum Assistant.

This is a varied and rewarding role, helping to deliver a great visitor experience through exhibitions, events, retail, café support and day-to-day museum operations.

If you're organised, friendly, proactive and enjoy working with people, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close this Sunday, 2nd.

Apply now: www.highlifehighland.com/about-us/recruitment/jobs/museum-assistant-admin

26/07/2026

Just one week left to apply!

We're looking for a Museum Assistant to join the team at the North Coast Visitor Centre.

This is a varied role involving visitor services, exhibitions, events, retail, café support and administration - perfect for someone who's organised, proactive and enjoys working with people.

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply before the 2nd August:
www.highlifehighland.com/about-us/recruitment/jobs/museum-assistant-admin

21/07/2026

We're recruiting a Museum Assistant to help keep the North Coast Visitor Centre running smoothly.

This varied role combines visitor services, administration, retail, café support, events and exhibitions - perfect for someone who enjoys a busy environment and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.

If you're organised, proactive and enjoy working with people, we'd love to hear from you: www.highlifehighland.com/about-us/recruitment/jobs/museum-assistant-admin

16/07/2026

Looking for a job where no two days are the same?

We're looking for an enthusiastic, organised and customer-focused Museum
Assistant to join the team at the North Coast Visitor Centre, Thurso.

From welcoming visitors and helping deliver exhibitions and events, to supporting our café, shop and day-to-day operations, you'll play a key role in creating a fantastic visitor experience.

If you enjoy working with people, have great organisational skills and love being part of a small, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us share the stories of Caithness with visitors from around the world: www.highlifehighland.com/about-us/recruitment/jobs/museum-assistant-admin

15/07/2026

"Highly recommended if you’re visiting Thurso - whether you’re into history or just looking for a nice, welcoming place to spend some time."

We are always delighted to get your feedback and if you've been along to see us recently we'd, love to hear what you thought. Drop us your feedback here:

https://hlh.scot/feedback

02/07/2026

What happens when a group of artists spends five days on a remote, abandoned island with no electricity?

Discover the answer in our new exhibition, Salt and Hearth, running from 1 July – 29 August.

Following a creative residency on the island of Stroma, seven artists immersed themselves in island life – cooking on an old kitchen stove, sharing stories by candlelight, exploring the landscape, and responding through drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed media.

Inspired by salt, weather, memory, and the enduring presence of the women who once called Stroma home, Salt and Hearth offers seven unique perspectives on this remarkable place, celebrating creativity, community and the spirit of island life.

Featuring work by Aileen Paton, Caroline Swan, Shelagh Swanson, Jacqui Higgs, Elizabeth Henderson, Sandie Beck and Nichola Beckett.

Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm
Café North open 10am–4pm

Address

High Street
Thurso
KW148AJ

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441847805020

Website

https://www.highlifehighland.com/north-coast-visitor-centre/, https://linktr.ee/ncvc

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