Thursday 21st February – Sunday 10th March
Caithness Horizons Launches Its Robert Dick Themed “Portable Museum of Curiosity”
Thursday 21st February saw the launch of Joanne B. Kaar’s Robert Dick themed “Portable Museum of Curiosity”.
Between October and December 2012 as part of her Museums Galleries Scotland and Creative Scotland funded “Iconic Artists in Iconic Places” residency at Caithness Horizons Dunnet-based Fibre Artist Joanne created a “Portable Museum of Curiosity” inspired by the hand-made moss collection box, which belonged to Thurso baker and botanist Robert Dick (January 1811 – 24th December 1866) that is on display at the Museum.
The “Portable Museum of Curiosity” is a stunning piece of contemporary art and a travelling exhibition complete with activity suggestions. It is available for schools, community groups and other heritage organisations to borrow in order to learn more about the life and work of Robert Dick. The “Portable Museum of Curiosity” is already going out on loan to the St. Fergus Gallery, Wick and Mull Museum. It has been featured in a paper entitled "The Herbarium as Muse: Plant Specimens as Inspiration" by Maura C. Flannery, Professor of Biology, St. Johns University, New York at an American Association for the Advancement of Science Conference in Boston, which was attended by over 8,000 people.
If you would like to borrow the “Portable Museum of Curiosity” please contact Joanne Howdle, Museum Curator on 01847 896508 or e-mail:
The “Portable Museum of Curiosity” will be on display at Caithness Horizons from 21st February until 10th March. During this period the “Portable Museum” will be taken off display for a few hours each day for groups to use.
Friday 1st March-Sunday 31st March
Exhibition of work by local artist Christine Scheuerl
A display of watercolours and oil paintings of Caithness and Sutherland landscapes.
Sunday 3rd March
Caithness Horizons Annual Wedding Fayre, 11am-4pm
Our Annual Wedding fayre is not to be missed by anyone planning their special day. Some of the best wedding suppliers from all over the county will be here showcasing their items. With everything to photographers to Highland wear we’re sure you’ll find something to suit. The fayre runs from 11am and there will be a catwalk show of bridal gowns and Highland wear for the gents by the fantastic McAllan’s and Simply Bliss Bridal at 3pm.
Sunday 17th March, 2-4pm
“Beaks, Feathers & Webbed Feet: Bird Diversity” Workshop
“Peter’s Pals” - Young Curators Club Event
Ever wanted to go behind the scenes at the Museum and learn about what the Museum has in store? Join local Zoologist and bird expert Dr Neil James and “Peter” the Penguin to investigate the Museum’s Collection of birds. Find out why some birds have webbed feet and others have serrated beaks. Then design your own unique Caithness bird!
The event will take place at Caithness Horizons on Sunday 17th March from 2-4pm. This is a FREE event but places are limited and pre-booking is essential. Priority booking will be given to members of the “Peter’s Pals” - Young Curators Club.
To book your place or to find out more about the Beaks, Feathers & Webbed Feet: Bird Diversity workshop or “Peter’s Pals” please contact Caithness Horizons on 01847 896508 or e-mail
Please note that we will be open on Sunday 31st March from 11am-4pm and will remain open 7 days a week until 29th September.