Wick Heritage Museum
About
The Wick Heritage Museum, nestled on Bank Row in Pulteneytown, offers an immersive journey into the town’s most celebrated era: the herring boom. Run by the Wick Society, the museum showcases the rich legacy of Wick’s maritime past through an extensive Johnston Collection of more than 50,000 photographs and a host of artifacts that trace the evolution of the local herring trade from its 19th‑century heyday to its decline. Visitors can trace the journey of herring from catching and curing to export across Europe, gaining insight into the economic, social, and cultural impacts on this remote Highland town. The museum’s layout is visitor‑friendly, fielding stories, exhibits, and a small archive section that makes it an essential stop for anyone fascinated by Scotland’s fishing heritage and the historical interplay between industry and community.
Highlights
- Johnston Collection
- Herring Trade Exhibits
- Local Cultural Artefacts