Historic Assynt
Exploring, recording and sharing the heritage of Assynt
Welcome to Historic Assynt
Historic Assynt is a community heritage charity working to explore, record, preserve and share the archaeology, history and stories of Assynt. Through our archive, research, events and community projects, we aim to connect people with the places, collections and memories that make Assynt distinctive.
Our work is shaped by local knowledge and participation, with opportunities for people to contribute memories, research, photographs, skills and ideas.
Discover the archaeology, landscapes, communities and stories that make Assynt distinctive.
Castles, settlements, buildings, archaeological sites and landscapes across Assynt.
Explore Assynt through archaeology, crofting, fishing, maritime heritage, buildings, 20th-century history and landscape archaeology.
Explore our Archives & Collections. Maps, photographs, documents, objects and stories from Historic Assynt’s archive.
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Research, interpretation and conservation of the historic cannons associated with Ardvreck Castle.
Exploring the photographs, plans, memories and stories behind one of Assynt’s most distinctive modern landmarks.
Developing opportunities for local people to learn, investigate and contribute to recording Assynt’s heritage.
Funded by Highland Initiative Fund
Talks, workshops, fieldwork and community events across Assynt.
Community Archaeology Events
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CROFT BIOGRAPHIES — ELPHIN CROFTY DAY 12 September 2026
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KYLESKU — GEOLOGY & ARCHAEOLOGY – Saturday 19 September 2026
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FISHING IN ASSYNT – Saturday 24 October 2026
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Drumbeg Heritage 2-day event – Friday 16 & Saturday 17 October 2026
Archive Open Days
The Old Kirk Archive is currently open on Thursday afternoons from 1.30pm until 4pm until Thursday 20 August 2026.
Thereafter it can be opened by mutual arrangement.
Stories From the Archive
Discover photographs, maps, documents and objects from the Historic Assynt collections, along with the stories they reveal about people and places across Assynt.
Latest Story
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The Loss of Avro Anson N9857, Ben More Assynt
On 13 April 1941, during the Second World War, an RAF Avro Anson aircraft crashed high in the mountains above Inchnadamph. All six members of its crew lost their lives. Their story is remembered today in two very different places in the Assynt landscape: at their remote burial place on the slopes of Ben More…
Get involved
Historic Assynt’s work depends on people sharing their time, knowledge, memories and enthusiasm. There are many ways to take part, whether you want to volunteer, join the organisation, attend an event or contribute information to the archive.
Become a member and support our work.
Help with archive work, research, events, fieldwork and recording.
Our members area includes our newsletter, early notification of events and our charity meeting notes etc.
Contribute photographs, memories, documents or local information