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Plan of the Entrance Porch and Community Garden
Plan of the Entrance Porch and Community Garden


Proposal code: THC-2026-05-124

The goal of the project is to build an extension to the museum entrance and create a community garden and performance space which will be of benefit to visitors , our 200 members and the community.

Estimated Cost

£104,400

Historylinks Museum in Dornoch is a very successful visitor attraction.  In the past few years we have established a vibrant programme of community engagement which contributes to the well being and resiience of the community.  

Community Engagement & Support Evidenced, 

  • A range of consultations: Drawings in the museum with invitation to comment, on Facebook page, with Commuity Council/other local organisatons, with our Front of House volunteers, Project Sub Group formed.
  • The project contributes to all Area Place Plan themes.
  • The impact will be to reduce heat loss in the museum, encourage people to come in, create an attractive outdoor space/garden for all to enjoy,
  • The Project Plan is in the fund raising phase - five sources to be applied for, three in train. Costs have been estimated in line with BICS standards for this type of building and landscaping work.
  • Planning Permission is currently being sought.
  • We plan to start at the end of November and the build has to be complete before the museum opens on 1/4/2027 to minimise disruption.

 

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