History archive

The old tearooms at Brough village is the site of the history archive and exhibition for the WWII installations on Dunnet Head and Burifa Hill. The Trust holds the plans of the site and a lot of other information about the Gee station and radar station and their networks with other sites. There is a presentation by the Historical Radar Archive, a catalogue of information available for viewing and we are also hoping to get some communications equipment on loan. We also have an extensive photographic library and letters from people who were stationed at both sites during WWII. Regular donators to the Trust will be able to access information during the normal opening times free of charge, but it would appreciated if they let us know that they plan to visit.

Catalogue

You can subscribe (free) to the history group and view our on line catalogue.

We may be able to help in providing copies of certain items, please ask. We are not able to provide copies of the WWII plans of Dunnet Head or Burifa Hill or RCAHMS items due to copyright restrictions.

School visits

We can make special arrangements for groups of visitors and / or school children. Please contact us for details.

Researchers

We receive a high volume of queries from students throughout the year and have access to local and national experts on WWII history from the Historical Radar Archive and from Edinburgh University. We can also accommodate and monitor students who wish to study locally. Please contact us for details.

Booking

Entry to the archive and exhibition is £5 including a refreshment, and you will be able to access a lot of other information about the area. The archive will open on 9th May and will be open on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays by appointment only. You can book on line from April 2010. The facility will be available in the summer months only as it becomes a travelling exhibition in the winter months.

You will be able to Book On line from 24th April - payment is by Paypal. If you do not have a Paypal account, please contact us.

Alternatively you can download our booking form and send a cheque to the Trust´s Headquarters at Windhaven, Brough, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8YE.

Press and media details are available when you join our history group.

We can arrange for guided walks on Dunnet Head and Burifa Hill - please contact us for details.

You can also make a one off donation to the Trust for the upkeep of the archive which will entitle you to free access to the materials.