Caithness, the most northerly county in mainland Britain, is incredibly rich in prehistoric and historic monuments and landscapes. From the peaty interior to the staggering coastline, evidence of early people's lives can still be seen and visited today. The following sections - arranged chronologically and thematically - outline some of the prehistoric and historic remains in the area.

• Wild Harvesters
• First Farmers
• Early Metalworkers
• Broch Builders
• Priests and Picts
• Vikings and Norse
• Clans and Castles
• Industry, Farming and Enterprise