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Caithness Horizons Museum in Thurso has recently been reviewed by Visit Scotland grading authority and are delighted to keep its Five Star Visitor Attraction status for a seventh year running.  The news comes shortly after receiving a Certificate Of Excellence from Trip Advisor earlier in the month.  Paul Cariss, Museum Chairman thanked the staff sincerely for doing such a tremendous job over the last year.
Caithness Horizons houses a permanent exhibition which uses the Museum's Collection of objects to tell the story of the county of Caithness from the geological period known as the Devonian (about 416 to 359 million years ago) to the present day including the unique Pictish and Viking heritage of Caithness.

The legacy of the Vikings is not a purely Nordic issue. The Vikings can be traced in most European countries as well as in North Africa, Western Asia and North America.  Traditionally, the Viking homelands in Scandinavia have been the focus for scholars and museums when looking at this exciting period of human history.  Quite reasonably then, the initiation of international co-operation around the Vikings and their journeys originates from Scandinavia.

Caithness Horizons has recently become a member of the Destination Viking Association, which represents archaeology sites and museums with Viking Collections in countries including Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Ireland.  The members of the Destination Viking Association have a long, varied and broad experience in research on the Viking Age and presenting the comprehensive Viking heritage to a broad audience.  Curator of Caithness Horizons Museum Joanne Howdle said that "Caithness Horizons is delighted to have been accepted as a member of the Destination Viking Association and is excited about working with colleagues from across Europe on the promotion and interpretation of the unique Viking heritage of Caithness".

Caithness Horizons is also home to a temporary exhibition gallery, which plays hosts to an annual programme of changing exhibitions. In addition Caithness Horizons has a lovely Gift Shop and Cafe which serves delicious home-baking.
Caithness Horizons is fully accessible and is located on the High Street in Thurso at the north east end of the pedestrianised area.

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