The word "wee" is a Scottish synonym for "little." The title A Wee Bit of Heritage represents an attempt to provide at least a small glimpse into the cultural heritage of the northern Scottish town of Wick, with a population of nearly 9,000. The town used to be a strategic fishing spot and the main port of northern Scotland. However, the situation has changed in recent years. Herring have been fished out for decades, crab fishing is not as profitable as it used to be, the nuclear power plant has been shut down, and one of the few things that still function and are attractive to tourists are the distillery, the nuclear archive, and The Wick Heritage Museum. The museum is run by volunteers of all ages, and every resident of the town knows it and visits it at least once a year. The memory of the place is carefully preserved here in collections of everyday objects, photographs, and trinkets in display cases or entire rooms, often complemented by non-functioning videos and ubiquitous air fresheners. The dedication with which the volunteers preserve their own history is touching and disarming. Through her lyrical documentation of the museum, Anna Tesařová also speaks of the power of images and the desire not to be forgotten.
