Storehouse of Foulis
HISTORY & WILDLIFE EXHIBITIONS
ROGUES GALLERY THEATRE
Storehouse of Foulis is the Highlands finest new visitor attraction. Delightfully set on the shore of the Cromarty Firth with beautiful views out over the water, and to the mountains beyond. Centrepiece of this major new centre is the fully restored 18th century grade A listed Girnal or Rent House, the finest remaining example of what used to be a familiar type of building dotted along the coasts of Easter Ross and Sutherland.
The Girnal houses a series of entertaining, informative and educational history and
wildlife exhibitions. Unravel seven centuries of land and people brought to life
in the Rogues Gallery Theatre. Learn about the Munro Clanlands, their people, history
and heritage. Gaze into the past in the authentically recreated Rent House, with
cut-
The Cromarty Firth is well known for its colony of common seals and the visitor can
explore the evolution and environment of these fascinating creatures in the exhibition,
as well as being able to view the seals on their haul-
As well as its seal colony the Cromarty Firth is internationally known as a wintering
and feeding ground for migratory birds -
One of the major landscaping pieces is the authentic and accurate stone set sundial with its feature Gnomon, each piece hand crafted and set from Caithness stone. The popular picnic area is situated right on the shore from where seals can be viewed hauled out on the banks and rocks of the firth, tidal conditions allowing.
No matter what the weather Storehouse of Foulis offers a great day out, something
for every-
SEASHORE PICNIC AREA
