| Administrative History | Smith family
The Smith family were resident on the island of Stroma in the Pentland Firth for many generations and were known for their boat building expertise.
Clara Robertson married Willie Smith of Newton Cottage, Stroma, in 1942. The couple later moved to Cape Wrath Lighthouse before settling in Wick.
Their sons Clair Robertson Smith and Andy Smith grew up in Wick. They have both undertaken boat building, with Andy draughting the plans held within this collection.
Rumster Hill Climb
Caithness Car Club was formed in 1955 to specifically run motorsport events in the North of Scotland. The club is more known in the sprinting scene, but it did once run one of the most notorious hillclimbs – Rumster.
Unfortunately the Forestry Commission used the tarmac for access when tree felling and destroyed the track. Caithness Car Club surrendered the track license and the hill dropped off the championship. However, as of 2023, the committee are working hard to try and resurrect the hill climb at Rumster and its hoped it might once again, provide more thrills in years to come.
(Source: http://www.caithnesscarclub.co.uk/) |