Visit Nucleus
Find out how you can visit us and access the archives
Come to Nucleus and view our exhibitions, browse in the public searchroom, or use our Hub to host your event.
Opening times
Booking isn’t essential but we recommend getting in touch in advance if there are specific records you’d like to view. Our friendly team will do their best to source, retrieve, and have them ready for you.
| Monday | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| Tuesday | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| Wednesday | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| Thursday | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| Friday | 09.00 – 17.00 |
Archives may be viewed in our public searchroom between 10.00-16.00, or outside of these times by arrangement.
Contact
To visit Nucleus and view the public searchroom and Caithness Archive, email or call the Nucleus Reception on 01925 803 090
To enquire about hosting an event at Nucleus, email Nucleus or call the Nucleus Reception on 01925 803 090
Using the space
Nucleus has a large, airy conference and exhibition space available for charities, local organisations, and other groups. A large touchscreen at the front of the room can be connected to your laptop using the HDMI cable provided, and a kitchenette behind the room is available for guest use. The room can be arranged theatre, classroom, or lecture style by arrangement.
Simply contact [email protected] to request a booking form and our friendly team will be back in touch.
How to find us
Wick Airport Industrial Estate, Wick, Scotland KW1 4QS
The main entrance to Nucleus is located at the north end of the building, under the shelter where the points of the triangle meet. Please report to reception on arrival where staff will welcome you into the building and ask you to sign in.
Free parking is available at Nucleus. A limited number of accessible parking bays are available within the inner car park. If you require one, please approach the security barrier and press the buzzer to gain entrance. If the main car park is full, please park in the overspill car park across the road. This circular car park on your left when approaching Nucleus is a designated overflow car park for staff and visitors.
FAQs
Do I have to pay to access the archives?
Our public searchroom and catalogued materials are available to access free of charge.
Is there a café on site?
There is no café at Nucleus but we do have two kitchenettes on site for events, stocked with tea, coffee, sugar and milk. To protect the documents, no food or drink is permitted in the searchroom.
Are you open on bank holidays?
Nucleus closes at weekends and on some bank holidays shared across the UK. If we close outside of those times, for example due to hazardous weather conditions, this website will be updated as soon as possible in order to give all users and potential visitors advance notice.
How do I request documents?
For public enquiries and onsite visits: A document request slip must be completed for every archive to be consulted. The document reference will be found in the catalogue. Please give the completed request slip to a member of staff and they will deliver the documents to you.
You can pre-order up to ten items ahead of your visit, saving you time on the day. This can include original archive documents, microfilm and any reference books held in our library
