PICTURES: Dornoch’s new Historylinks Heritage Hub a ‘tremendous addition’ to the town
Viscount Thurso has described the new heritage hub at Dornoch Historylinks museum as a ”tremendous addition” to the town.
John Sinclair, Viscount Thurso, cut a ribbon to officially open the £641,000 extension to the museum at a ceremony on Saturday afternoon.
Invited guests included representatives of those involved in the funding, design and construction of the building.
Viscount Thurso, the former chairman of Visit Scotland, said: “My congratulations to everyone involved in this wonderful project that will be a tremendous addition to the community of Dornoch and to the visitor economy.”
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He added that he was struck by the description of the museum as “keeping the story of Dornoch alive”, saying it was a “wonderful aspiration”.
Dr Andrew Senior, co-chairperson of Dornoch Heritage Society’s board of trustees, welcomed those present and thanked the funders and others.
He said museum staff and volunteers had worked “tirelessly” to fit out the hub and produce the displays.
Historylinks Museum is also a Visit Scotland i-centre and is open daily 10:30am-4pm from April 1 to 3October 31. Entry: Adults £4.50 and concessions £3.50 (weekly ticket)
Children free (accompanied). Full details on the Historylinks website.
