The Study Centre

The Study Centre was established in 1998 in the former Nosshead Lighthouse Estate. This site adjoins Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles and can be clearly seen at the end of the road. Clan archivist,  Ian Sinclair acquired and established the Study Centre to provide a resource for historians and genealogists. The location of Niven Sinclair's library within the Centre incorporates a number of exceptional and invaluable historical texts. The Study Centre also contains information on Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles. Visitors to the castles will be able to extend their understanding of our ancient Clan seat. Exhibitions of the castle's history will accompany photographs on the castle architecture and plans for its future restoration. Information will also be available on sites of interest to Sinclairs throughout Scotland. Some of these are included on the map-pages of this website. The Study Centre also has accommodation for up to seven people at the "Laird's retreat". Please contact Ian Sinclair in advance for availability of the Centre.

Ian is also a wealth of information on the history of the Sinclair line in Scotland and the Sinclair castles. He would be pleased to tour the castle and the study centre with interested individuals or groups by arrangement.