Historic Assynt develops projects around places, collections and themes where research, recording, conservation or interpretation can make a difference.
(Re)Connecting Communities
(Re)Connecting Communities with their Heritage in Assynt is a year-long Historic Assynt project designed to reconnect people across Assynt with the places, stories, archaeology and archive collections that make up our shared heritage.
Loch Cairnbawn
Britain’s Secret Underwater Weapons at Loch Cairnbawn
During the Second World War, the sheltered waters of Loch Cairnbawn — Loch a’ Chàirn Bhàin — became one of the Royal Navy’s most secret testing and training areas. We’re looking to explore more.
Ardvreck Cannons
Swedish artillery, a royal siege, and a remarkable Highland mystery
For decades, two cannons associated with Ardvreck Castle were believed lost to Assynt. Their recent return to the care of Historic Assynt has opened a new chapter of research.
Kylesku Bridge
We are working with the Northwest Geopark on creating new interpretation display of the construction of this iconic bridge.
Archive Artefacts
We have been working to catalogue and record the small number of finds held by Historic Assynt in the Old Kirk at Inchnadamph. Each piece tells its own story and we’re developing these to be able to share.
Previous Projects
Explore some of Historic Assynt’s earlier research, archaeology, recording and community heritage projects.